7 Expert-Approved Ways to Eliminate Hot and Cold Spots Once and for All

Many houses have hot and cold spots, especially in older homes and multilevel living. However, it doesn’t need to be this way, say heating and cooling experts. There are multiple steps you can take to even out the temperatures within your home, and we asked home experts for their best tips.

Read on to find out ways to eliminate hot and cold spots, once and for all.

Insulation in your attic can act as a barrier to keep heat inside during cold weather or keep heat from seeping in when things get hot. According to a study by the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA), up to 90% of single-family homes in the United States do not have enough insulation, which can make the homes uncomfortable and also cost the people living in them more energy bills.

The lack of appropriate insulation will directly lead to hot and cold spots in the house, Jesse Stembridge, a Utah-based HVAC technician at Frontdoor, says. Homeowners can add rolled insulation themselves if they are feeling confident, but if you plan to add sprayed insulation, it’s best to call the professionals.

Over time your house settles and the foundation shifts. That can cause small gaps under doors and around windows. This can result in the air that is coming in to make things hotter or colder. Rooms with a lot of windows will have noticeably different temperatures than those with fewer windows or without gaps around the windows. 

To fix the hot or cold spots caused by cracks or gaps, you can use caulk or weatherstripping. This is a fairly easy action that can make a huge difference in your home’s uneven temperatures.

Proper airflow is the key to even temperatures. Heavy drapes or large pieces of furniture placed in front of vents inhibit this