Connecting with family, friends, and neighbors on Thanksgiving Day is one of the most special times of the year. Of course, this holiday brings to mind thoughts of eating savory turkey, gravy, stuffing, cranberries, rolls, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, and other beloved holiday side dishes. So many delicious foods to enjoy! Americans like recreating the same Thanksgiving menu year after year as a tradition. Along with celebrating the beauty and bounty of the fall season, you\u2019ll want to make sure your HVAC system is running impeccably, so it\u2019s ready for the festivities. With these simple tips, you can be confident that you won\u2019t have a malfunction that ruins your celebration.<\/p>\n
When was the last time you replaced or cleaned your HVAC air filters? This one easy task will not only improve the quality of your indoor air, but it will also extend your HVAC system lifespan. Remember to buy the right size air filter to maintain optimal air flow.<\/p>\n
If you already have a programmable or smart thermostat you can change the settings specifically for Thanksgiving. If you don\u2019t know how to program it, take a few minutes to learn how to program temperature settings when you\u2019re at home, away, sleeping, and for eco saving modes. You\u2019ll want to set the heat temperature a few degrees lower on Thanksgiving when they\u2019ll be additional guests over.<\/p>\n
For most of the year, you\u2019re not thinking about heating your house. If you haven\u2019t already done so, you\u2019ll want to change the thermostat setting to heat or heat and air conditioning at some point before Thanksgiving Day. Before you do, you\u2019ll want to make sure all flammable materials, including books, blankets, decorations, and area rugs are away from heating equipment and air vents.<\/p>\n
House fires and carbon monoxide leaks increase significantly during cooler months. Take a few moments to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning and replace batteries if they haven\u2019t been changed in a year. Remember, carbon monoxide isn\u2019t detectable by sight or smell.<\/p>\n