The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and festivities, but it can also be a source of stress, especially when it comes to keeping your home comfortable on the big day. Heating Specialties can make sure your South Jersey home is ready for anything, whether you’re hosting a few dozen people or a few of your favorite friends. Start planning now to make sure your heating and cooling system is ready for anything this Thanksgiving and beyond.
Schedule your pre-holiday tune-up
What’s that? Did you skip your regular heating system tune-up this fall because you had other things on your mind? Just as your car needs a regular oil change and inspection, your intricate heating and cooling system benefits from biannual tune-ups by a professional Heating Specialties HVAC technician. Your system may be hampered by a dirty furnace filter, leaky air ducts, or fraying wires and belts. Our professional inspection catches these problems and addresses them now, before they can put a chill on your celebration.
Use a programmable or smart thermostat
Your loved ones will soon be filling your home with their warm hearts—and their body heat. We recommend turning your thermostat down by a few degrees before everyone arrives, which will keep things comfortable as the cooking and socializing activities heat things up. If you’re still relying on an old manual thermostat, talk to Heating Specialties about an early holiday upgrade. A programmable thermostat makes sure you don’t forget to readjust the setting after everyone leaves. Take it a step further with a smart thermostat, which will reward you with precision heating and cooling.
Manage your humidity
Our muggy days may be in the past, but that pot of two dozen potatoes on your stove can make you think you’re cooking in a rainforest. A portable dehumidifier may come in handy during the prep portion of the day. Or, you may want to crack open a window and use your exhaust fan to remove excess moisture.
Rethink your cooking plans
If you’re trying to prepare everything inside, your kitchen is going to start feeling like its own oven. Think about alternative cooking solutions. Pull out your electric slow cooker, air fryer, or pressure cooker to take some of the load off your stove. Ask your guests if they want to bring one of their favorite prepared side dishes. Consider taking the main dish outside to the grill or smoker.
Offer heating and cooling alternatives
It’s hard to find an ideal temperature setting when you’re entertaining a crowd. If your cousin is always hot, set up a portable fan to keep him cool without freezing out your other guests. If your mother-in-law tends to be cold, offer her a blanket or a seat by the fireplace. Remember, even a tiny crack in your window opening or doorway can let cold air stream in, so make sure everything is tightly sealed with caulk and weather stripping.
Don’t be overwhelmed by holiday stress this Thanksgiving. Take the appropriate steps now to make sure your home is ready to offer a warm welcome to your friends and family members. Schedule your heating tune-up now with Heating Specialties by calling us at (866) 923-2653 or reaching out online to schedule an appointment. Thank you for trusting Heating Specialties in South Jersey to take care of you and your family over the holidays and throughout the year!