Stay ahead of the game and be prepared for any curveballs the winter throws your way. For example, your furnace might seem like it’s running fine and dandy until suddenly, it’s not. So what if your heat goes out this winter? Do you consider yourself prepared for an event like this? If this does happen to you, be it for a short period or perhaps longer, we suggest trying a couple of standard troubleshooting steps to see if you can get your furnace working again. These would include checking the batteries on your thermostat, the pilot light on your furnace, and the circuit breaker switch. If you can’t seem to figure out the problem, have a game plan ready to stay warm with these tips & tricks provided by your experts at Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning.
How Do I Keep Warm Air Inside the House?
Your furnace is out, and you have to wait until a technician arrives to find the issue and fix it. What can you do in the meantime to stay warm? Let’s start with sealing in as much warm air inside the home as possible. You can do this by closing all doors to any unused bedrooms and the basement. Keep everyone in the main living spaces of the house. It would be best for all bodies inside the household to be close to each other for body heat. Close all the blinds and draw the curtains together. If possible, try not to open any exterior doors unless absolutely necessary (i.e., front, back, and garage doors).
How Do I Keep the Cold Air Outside?
Windows play a huge part in where cold air is allowed to creep in. You may have storm-resistant windows, but it wouldn’t hurt to provide them with an extra layer of insulation should you find yourself in this situation. Try using extra towels and heavier blankets to cover windows. If you don’t have enough to spare and cover every window, then focus on the ones that do not have window treatments and then work from there.
How Do I Heat the House?
If you have a wood-burning fireplace in your home, be sure to keep a pile of extra logs on hand for this purpose. A fireplace is an excellent solution for keeping you and your family warm during your furnace outage. On top of that, you can bake a dessert for you and your family; this way, you get to generate heat and enjoy a sweet treat! However, remember to not leave them unattended for long periods of time as this is a safety hazard.
How I Do to Stay as Warm as Possible?
Stay warm by staying bundled! Wear comfy sweats and your old worn-in sweater. Use fuzzy socks and fuzzy slippers to keep your feet warm. Turn on some music and keep your body moving while enjoying the extra time with your family in one space.
Keep these ideas in your back pocket so you can be prepared in case your heat ever goes out this season. Then, if you still have trouble with your furnace or have any other concerns with your HVAC system, give Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning a call. We want nothing but the best for you and your family. See what it means to become a part of the Blue Ash family! You can reach at (513) 216-5664, or schedule an appointment online by clicking here and experience the five-star difference today!