Rooms with high ceilings sometimes have very high windows, which may compound the feeling of coolness.
High ceilings give a room an open, lofty feeling, but they can be difficult to keep warm in the winter. Hot air rises, and in rooms with high ceilings the hot air will rise far enough that the people below will feel cooler. There are steps you can take to combat this and to keep warm air in the room from escaping so you do not waste energy running your heat constantly.
Instructions
1. Turn the reverse switch on your ceiling fan so the blades turn clockwise instead of counter-clockwise. This will direct the air flow toward the high ceilings, forcing the warm air down to the floor.
2. Set up a portable fan on a landing or balcony that is at ceiling level, such as at the top of the stairs. Direct the fan toward the ceiling so it also forces warm air toward the floor.
3. Install weatherstripping along the edges of all the windows and doors. Press window film into the glass of the windows, and caulk any cracks in the sills. This will prevent heat from escaping through cracks.
4. Install radiant heating panels along the floor of the room, or hire a contractor to install them under the floor. Radiant heaters heat the people in the room directly instead of the air, so you won't lose heat to the high ceilings.
5. Cover hardwood floors with large area rugs or carpeting. Cover the large windows generally found in high ceiling rooms with thermal curtains, which keep heat from escaping.
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