Whether you’re hosting friends and family for Thanksgiving dinner or entertaining out-of-town guests for the winter holidays, the increased heating demands, additional kitchen use and extra showers can put significant strain on your HVAC system.
To keep your home comfortable, prevent unexpected breakdowns during peak winter weather on the Virginia Peninsula, and manage energy costs with a crowded house, check out these tips from the HVAC experts at Extreme Climates.
Essential Holiday HVAC Checklist
Get your HVAC system holiday-ready by completing a few simple tasks before guests arrive.
- Change Your Air Filter – Swap out your standard air filter for a fresh one, or upgrade to a higher-MERV filter, to handle extra dust, pet dander and heavy system runtime.
- Adjust Your Thermostat – Lower your thermostat setting by 3 to 5 degrees approximately two hours before guests arrive. Body heat from a full house and heat from the kitchen oven will naturally raise the indoor temperature.
- Check & Clear Vents – Make sure all supply registers and return-air grilles are completely open and unobstructed by furniture, holiday trees and wrapped gifts.
- Inspect Outdoor Equipment – Clear away fallen leaves, branches, snow or decorations from around your outdoor heat pump or condenser unit to maintain proper airflow.
- Schedule a Tune-Up – If you missed your fall heating check, contact Extreme Climates to inspect your furnace or heat pump before guests arrive and the real cold weather sets in.
- Flush Your Hot Water Tank – If your hot water tank is smaller than your guest list, stretch your supply by scheduling a pre-holiday drain and flush with Extreme Climates to improve heating efficiency and speed up the recovery rate.
Holiday HVAC Service & Emergency Repairs on the Virginia Peninsula
For a happy and stress-free holiday hosting season, it’s important to take proactive steps to prepare your HVAC system and hot water heater before you have a full house. Of course, in the event of a breakdown or system failure, Extreme Climates is here for you 24/7 for emergency HVAC repairs, even during the holidays.
To schedule a preventative maintenance tune-up for your HVAC or water heater upgrade and service in Yorktown, Williamsburg, Gloucester or anywhere on the Virginia Peninsula, call Extreme Climates at (757) 833-0058.