Google Trends shows spike in winter prep [Video]

SAN ANGELO, Texas — According to Google Trends, the search engine’s analytics website, search interest for space heaters, patio heaters and infrared heaters begin to spike every November.

Interest in insulation kits and heating pads also spike this time of year. According to the analytics website, the search term “window insulation kit” nearly tripled and terms like “door insulation kit’ and “thermal curtains” rose over the past month. In San Angelo, “how to defog a windshield” reached a peak Nov. 19, when temps started to really cool down.

According to vehicle Honda, ways to defog your windshield include cracking your windows, wiping your windshield with vinegar or just turning up the heater.  

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