Make your house cozy place to be during holidays
How to use your HVAC system during holidays
If you're expecting guests this holiday season, it might be a good idea to start preparing for their arrival. After all, the earlier you start, the better you plan your to-do list, the easier and less stressful the reception will be. And the better the host feels, the happier the guests will be. Here are some tips on how to use your HVAC system and more to make sure you and your guests feel comfortable during the holidays.
Explain how to use the thermostat
Even if guests are too hot or too cold, they usually don't feel comfortable telling the host. They also don't want to interfere with the heating system of the house they are staying in. In this situation, it is better for the host to be proactive, explain how to use the thermostat, and emphasize that the guest is free to adjust the thermostat until the temperature is comfortable. Written instructions are also helpful. Especially if you have a modern, electronically controlled thermostat. Trust us, your guests will appreciate it.
Cooling concentration areas
The more people in a room, the hotter it can get. That's why it's often a good idea to turn off the heat (in the main areas where guests will be) or at least lower the temperature on the thermostat before guests arrive. If your thermostat is set to a comfortable temperature in an empty room, the temperature will rise a few degrees when guests arrive, and instead of feeling comfortable, everyone will feel hot. In the kitchen, where you are preparing delicious dishes to serve your loved ones, in the dining room or living room, the temperature may be even higher. Remember that using the stove or oven will raise the temperature in the main part of your home even more. So lower the temperature of the system as soon as you start cooking. Also, try to cook on a lower heat. Not only will this lower the temperature in the room, but it will also have a positive effect on your gas bill.
Check the filters
If you have guests who are sensitive to air quality or dust, make sure the filters are clean. No host wants guests to have watery eyes and red noses when they arrive home. You can prevent this by cleaning or replacing disposable filters. Check the filters on your air conditioner, heat pump, or mini-split system (depending on what you use) and have them serviced. Not only will your guests appreciate it, but you will feel more comfortable breathing. Especially if you forget to check the filters regularly.
Prepare the blankets
However, your HVAC system may not have the answers to every challenge. Everyone is different and reacts differently to temperature changes. In other words, everyone has their own "comfort" temperature. And in most cases, instead of constantly adjusting the thermostat settings, offer your guests a blanket or rug. This is especially true for guests who come to you from another part of the country, as the clothes they bring with them may not be suitable for your usual Philadelphia climate.
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Helping your guests feel comfortable shouldn't be stressful for hosts. Preparing the heating system for the arrival of guests, preventing potential problems with the air conditioning or ventilation system can always be left to the professionals. The team at AC COMFORT SERVICE INC has the experience and professionalism to service HVAC systems throughout Philadelphia. Contact us today and schedule your system for service before your guests arrive.
