01/21/2026
Im sure you’ve heard we have record cold weather heading our direction this
Friday through and the weekend. We all will experience temperatures and wind chills that our homes heating systems are NOT typically designed for.
Newer homes and especially older homes will struggle to maintain temperature AND the temperature could still drop while the heating system is working at full capacity!
Heres a few tips to help out:
1. Raise the temperature in your home on Thursday, 2 to 4 degrees above your normal setting.
2. Take all programmable thermostats out of setback mode and set on a permanent HOLD.
3. Replace the air filter.
4. Keep garage doors closed as much as possible.
5. Limit opening exterior doors.
6. Close window coverings such as blinds and curtains (blackout curtains or even a spare blanket help keep the cold out and heat from escaping)
7. Make sure air vents (return and supply) are not blocked or obstructed.
Also, to help minimize temperature loss you can boil water, make soup, or stews; they help introduce humidity and warmer temperatures into your home. DO NOT USE YOUR OVEN or a GRILL TO HEAT YOUR HOME.
Please check on neighbors and elderly residents during these extreme temperatures. Stay warm and safe this weekend and share this with ALL of your family and friends.
If your heat does stop operating please contact HELP! HOME SERVICE as soon as possible. Call or text us at 318-364-9057.
