4 Quick Heating & Air Tips For Your Upcoming Family Holiday Get-Togethers In Charleston
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With this being a big holiday month and plenty of events planned in the Charleston area many area families already have their plans in place for get-togethers and parties this month.
This means putting together a guest list, going grocery shopping and wrapping gifts & decorating around the house.
Perhaps the last thing on their minds is their HVAC system going out or their homes getting too warm (or too cold) when everyone’s in town.
No one wants to be opening presents, enjoying a holiday dinner or catching a family movie in a gathering place that’s uncomfortable.
To help you from fielding those pesky thermostat questions this holiday season, here are 4 quick tips you can do to help keep everyone comfortable this year.
1. Turn thermostat down for larger parties (or in smaller spaces)
Believe it or not, a few extra people in different living areas can increase your home’s internal temperature just through body heat alone.
Before your guests arrive, try adjusting your home’s thermostat down a bit or crack open a window to let some cooler air in.
As guests arrive, it should bring the temperature up in your home and balance things out for your get-together.
2. Adjust Overnight Temperatures
If you have guests staying over during the holidays and a more traditional central HVAC system in place (that heats/cools your entire home), be sure to adjust your settings so that sleeping areas are comfortable for your overnight guests.
Ask them if they like things more warm or cooler while they sleep so you can make the appropriate adjustments to your thermostat settings.
3. System Rundown For Overnight Guests
Again if you happen to have guests staying over and have ductless heating in place in sleeping areas, be sure to give them a quick rundown of system operation.
This can help you from being disturbed in the middle of the night with thermostat/control questions from your guests.
4. Schedule a quick tune-up/maintenance appointment
Last but not least, to really make sure your system stays sound over the holidays, schedule a tune-up with a local HVAC company here in the Lowcountry.
A few system checks and professional maintenance of your system can help you catch small issues before they become large – saving you some headaches (and expenses) around the holiday season.
We genuinely hope your holiday events this year go smoothly, and by following a few simple steps above, you and your guests can be well on your way to living more comfortably in the Lowcountry this holiday season.
