When you call our team at Clarksburg Contractors for furnace repair, we will make every effort to get your system up and running again as soon as possible. However, there’s still a chance you might need to wait a day or two. We want to help you stay comfortable in the meantime, so we have put together this list of tips on how to stay warm while you wait for our furnace repair team.
- Bundle Up – Naturally, the first thing you should do to stay warm while waiting for furnace repair is dress warmly. Wear multiple layers to retain as much body heat as possible. We also recommend snuggling up under layers of blankets.
- Gather Close – Another way to stay warm while you wait for furnace repair is to have everyone in your home gather in one room. Having everyone in the same area will allow your body heat to warm the air a few degrees. Make sure to shut the door behind you to seal in the heat, or hang a blanket over the doorway if there is no door.
- Add Heat – You can also add heat to your space by running a space heater or lighting a fire in the fireplace if you have one. Cooking with the stove or oven can also be an effective way to warm the air in your home, and hot food and drinks will help warm you up, too.
- Add Moisture – Lastly, you should also run your humidifiers while you wait for furnace repair. (Boiling water on the stove can also add moisture in a pinch.) Have you heard the saying, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity” referring to the way a humid day feels hotter than a dry one? The same principle—that moist air feels warmer—applies here. The extra moisture won’t increase the temperature in your home, but it will help you feel warmer and more comfortable.