Home for the Holidays? Heating Tips for Large Gatherings!
The holidays are a time for family, friends and celebrations – but hosting large gatherings can take a toll on your heating system. With extra people in your home, more doors opening and closing, and heightened activity levels, it’s easy for indoor temperatures to become inconsistent.
To help you create a warm and welcoming environment, our team at Chilly Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning has compiled a few heating tips to ensure your home stays comfortable this holiday season!
Prep Your Heating System
Preparing your heating system ahead of time is key to keeping your home warm and comfortable for your guests, and you can start by scheduling a professional maintenance check! A local HVAC expert can clean, tune-up, and inspect your heating system before the holidays to best prevent costly and extremely inconvenient malfunctions or breakdowns.
Other preparations include:
- Replacing Your Air Filters. Clean filters promote unrestricted airflow and better air quality. You should change your filter every 30 to 90 days throughout the year.
- Checking Your Thermostat Calibration. Make sure that your thermostat reads temperatures accurately for consistent heating. Your HVAC technician should handle this for you during a maintenance service visit as well.
- Stocking Up on Essentials. Keep extra air filters and thermostat batteries on hand for quick fixes.
Improve Air Circulation
Crowded spaces can quickly block airflow, leading to uneven heating and discomfort. To ensure warm air circulates effectively during your holiday gatherings, consider these ventilation tips:
- Keep Vents Unobstructed. Keep furniture, clothing, and decorations away from air vents to allow for proper airflow.
- Open Interior Doors. Promote open interior spaces to help heat distribute evenly throughout the house.
- Place Air Purifiers Strategically. Reduce allergens and improve overall air quality, especially important with increased foot traffic and exterior door usage.
- Use Ceiling Fans. A low, clockwise setting helps to circulate warm air and maintain an even temperature.
Bonus Tips For a Cozy (And Energy-Smart) Home
Hosting a gathering doesn’t have to mean sky-high utility bills or sacrificing comfort. Try these additional tips to keep your home warm and inviting:
- Set an optimal thermostat range of 68 to 70°F during gatherings.
- Take advantage of sunlight by keeping curtains and blinds open during daytime hours.
- Coordinate cooking times so that kitchen heat helps with large gathering heating and gives your HVAC system a break.
- Place throw blankets and area rugs around to help insulate your home and give everyone a cozy feel.
- Check for drafts around windows and doors, and apply weather stripping as needed to keep the cold out and warm air in.
- Make sure everyone knows they can dress comfortably with additional layers at different times of the day and evenings.
Count on Chilly Ben’s Heating & Air Conditioning for Year-Round Comfort!
If you’re looking for expert HVAC services to keep your home comfortable during the holidays and beyond, trust Chilly Ben’s. Proudly serving Bowling Green, KY and the surrounding areas, we provide reliable maintenance, repairs and installations to meet your needs year-round!
Call us today at (270) 776-3691 to schedule HVAC maintenance or learn more about how we can help you stay cozy this holiday season.
