Crank It Up — Or Wait? KNOW WHEN TO TURN ON THE HEAT?
York residents rely on some form of heating or cooling ut most of the year. However, there’s a sweet spot in the fall ng when heat would be too warm but the air conditioning is . This is a great time to rely on nature to keep your home at al temperature, allowing open windows to let in cool, natural, esh air. en it comes to the right time to turn on your air conditioning it, the answer is easy. You do so when you’re hot! But turning n your heating system at the right time can make the difference between having a dry, warm home or a house that has bursting pipes, flooding, and freezing temperatures.
home’s heat may also protect your appliances and electronic devices from poor functionality.)
Thankfully, the answer as to when you should turn on your heat to avoid these potential issues is easier than you may think. As temperatures continue to trend downward, monitor your thermostat. Once temperatures inside your home start to dip below 64°F, it’s time to turn on the heat to avoid cold weather–related issues.
So, how can you take advantage of the cool air without getting too cold?
While it’s unlikely (impossible, probably) that your pipes will freeze at — or that any other items in your home will be affected by — this temperature, it is likely that the temperature outside will continue to drop. It’s better to keep your pipes warm while you have this buffer time than to wait until it’s freezing outside. Your heating system is a vital component of your home’s functionality, and our team can help! Aire Serv of the Mid-Hudson Valley has fall maintenance appointments available as well as emergency service should you need it. Learn more by giving us a call or by visiting AireServ.com/mid-hudson-valley.
First of all, let’s start with why this matters. Your home’s heating system does much more than keep you comfortable when it’s blustery outside. It also ensures the pipes that carry water to and waste from your home don’t burst due to the matter in the pipes freezing in the cool temperatures. Essentially, your heating system keeps things moving! (Your
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• 1 whole turkey, thawed • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth • Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. 2. Remove the packaging and giblets from the inside of the turkey. 3. Place the turkey, breast-side up, in a broiling pan and rub the breast with salt and pepper. Pour the broth around the turkey. 4. Place the pan in the oven and turn the temperature down to 350°F. Turkey should cook for 12–15 minutes per pound, typically 3–4 hours for a 12- to 16-pound turkey, basting with the broth every 45 minutes. 5. Once a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F, let the turkey rest for 15–20 minutes before carving and serving. INGREDIENTS Impress your Thanksgiving guests with this perfectly roasted — and easy — turkey! Plan on 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of turkey for each guest and be sure to allow 24 hours of thawing time for every 5 pounds of turkey.
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