Brookline, NH Homeowner Tries To Plan Ahead
When the temperatures in New England drop below freezing, you may find that your home’s heating system is struggling to maintain the set temperature. This isn’t unusual during the most severe weather. When there is below freezing temperatures in the forecast, consider increasing the temperature of your thermostat by a degree or two. This will give your heating system a head start in warming the home and keeping it at a comfortable temperature. Consider adding supplemental heating to the home. This may be a fireplace or electric space heaters to take some of the burden off your heating system. Be sure these additional sources of heat are only used when someone is present in the home and that there is plenty of space around them to prevent the risk of fire.
With the forecasted frigid temperatures, a Brookline homeowner was concerned about how her home’s heating system would do in keeping up with the colder temps. For advice on the best way to keep her home warm, she contacted the team at Joyce Cooling & Heating Inc..
Seal Off the Home and Eliminate Drafts to Keep the Heat In
During bouts of extreme cold, you will want to seal the home as best as possible. This means trying to reduce the time external doors are opened, as this can let out significant warmth and drop the overall temperature indoors. Be sure to keep the garage door closed to provide an extra barrier against the cold. Check for areas of the home that are drafty, including windows and doors and seal or caulk where the cold air may be seeping in.
Don’t Worry About a Few Degrees Drop, As Long As the Heating System is Running
When the temperatures are below zero with a wind chill that makes it feel even colder, even the best heating system will struggle to maintain the indoor temperature. Older systems will likely not be able to keep up. Despite the system not being able to achieve and maintain the indoor temperature set on the thermostat, if the heater continues to run and puts out warm air there is nothing to worry about. These drastic temperatures can just be too much for your home’s heater, even working constantly.
The homeowner in Brookline has already upped her home’s thermostat by a couple of degrees in preparation for the cold. She is ready with blankets and sweaters to keep her family comfortable indoors during the frigid temperatures.
