If you have moved into a home without proper heating or if you have a broken heating unit, then you want to see about having a new heating system installed. If you haven't gone through an entire winter without heat yet, then you may not realize just how uncomfortable and how bad that it can be. Here are some examples of things you will deal with when you don't have a working heater and reasons why you should have one installed before colder months come around again: 

Babies and elderly family members may be at risk

Babies and the elderly are both more at risk of suffering health problems stemming from being in colder environments for extended periods of time. There are a number of reasons why both young babies and the elderly will be more at risk in colder temperatures. Namely, they won't be able to properly raise their temperatures enough to protect themselves from health issues like hypothermia. So, if you have a baby or an elderly person living in your home, then it is even more important to make sure that you have a functioning heater in the home when the colder weather sets in. 

Chronic issues can worsen in colder temperatures

Anyone in your home who suffers from chronic pain or mobility issues will find that they feel worse in cold temperatures. For example, someone who has arthritis will find that this condition bothers them a lot more when it's cold. They can feel both stiffer and in more pain as the temperature drops. Also, someone who has mobility issues that make it more difficult for them to move around might find that they are much more limited on the things they can do when the temperature gets lower. So, if there is anyone in your home with these types of issues, then you want to make sure you have a working heater so you can help prevent the worsening of their condition. 

Sleep can be interrupted by colder temperatures

Physical activity helps to raise your core body temperature. This is why you may feel cold when you first leave the house for a walk, but during the walk, you warm up and may even take your jacket off. However, when you lie down to go to sleep, the lack of physical activity will cause you to feel even colder. As such, when your home is cold, you might be so uncomfortable you can't get to sleep and if you do, then you may even wake up shivering throughout the night. This can cause you to feel tired throughout the day and even cause issues like concentration and memory problems. Having a heater installed will help everyone in your home to get better sleep and feel better during the day.

For  more information, contact a heating installation company.