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The holidays are a special time filled with family, friends, and plenty of cooking. But all that activity in the kitchen can create more than just delicious smells — it can also send your home’s temperature and humidity levels soaring. If you’ve ever noticed your home feeling hotter, stickier, or less comfortable during the holiday season, your HVAC system might be working overtime to keep up.
Here’s how to keep your home cozy and comfortable — and your HVAC running smoothly — during the busiest cooking season of the year.
Every oven preheating, burner running, and pot simmering adds extra heat to your home. Combine that with more people coming and going, and your HVAC system has to work harder to maintain a comfortable balance.
Humidity is another issue. Boiling pots and roasting meats add moisture to the air, leaving rooms feeling muggy even when it’s cold outside.
Your range hood is your best friend during the holidays. Running the vent fan while you cook pulls excess heat and moisture out of the kitchen, keeping your home more comfortable and reducing the strain on your HVAC system.
Pro Tip: Make sure your vent hood actually vents outdoors. Some models only recirculate air, which won’t help with humidity.
If your kitchen is a hive of activity, consider lowering your thermostat a few degrees during heavy cooking times. The extra heat from the kitchen and guests will help maintain comfort without forcing your HVAC system to overwork.
Smart thermostats can make this even easier by automatically adjusting based on activity or temperature changes.
Your HVAC system is circulating more air during the holidays — and with more foot traffic, cooking, and activity, it’s picking up extra dust, dander, and even grease.
A clean filter ensures your system runs efficiently and keeps indoor air quality high. Check your filter before the holiday season begins, and change it if needed.
Ceiling fans set to a low, clockwise spin can help distribute warm air more evenly during cooler months. This keeps rooms feeling comfortable without relying solely on your HVAC system.
If your home has “hot spots” (like the kitchen) or “cold spots,” consider a zoning system or duct adjustments for better balance year-round.
The last thing you want during holiday hosting is an HVAC breakdown. A quick maintenance visit ensures your system is clean, calibrated, and ready for the extra load that holiday gatherings bring.
At Clifford’s HVAC, our seasonal tune-ups check for efficiency issues, airflow problems, and any wear that could lead to a mid-season failure.
Cooking can introduce odors, smoke, and extra particles into your home’s air. Whole-home air purifiers or UV light systems can help keep your air cleaner and fresher — especially if you’re hosting guests with allergies or asthma.
Your HVAC system is there to keep you comfortable, even during the busiest time of year. By taking a few proactive steps, you can keep your home feeling cozy and fresh while protecting your system from unnecessary strain.
At Clifford’s HVAC, we help families in Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Athens, and surrounding areas stay comfortable all year long — even during the busiest seasons.
📞 Call us today to schedule your pre-holiday tune-up and breathe easier all season long.