01/22/2026
Here at Jones Heating and Air we have a few tips to help get through this extreme cold snap
For the next week we all will experience temperatures and wind chills that our homes' heating systems are NOT designed for. Below zero temperatures over a long period of time with wind chills into -20+.
Newer homes WILL struggle to maintain temperature and older homes will NOT maintain temperature and the temperature WILL drop while the heating system is working at full capacity.
1. Please raise the temperature in your home, 2 to 4 degrees above your normal setting.
2. Take all settings out of programable mode and set the Thermostat on a permanent HOLD.
3. If you have a furnace; replace the filter.
4. Keep garage doors closed.
5. Limit opening exterior doors.
6. Make sure air vents and radiators are not blocked or obstructed.
Our priority will be to people without heat during these dangerously extreme temperatures. We appreciate your understanding and patience if your system is heating, but not quite keeping up within a few degrees.
If the temperatures drop in your home, it will not be able to recover until temperatures rise and the wind-chill diminishes. Our heating systems cannot overcome temperatures this low with wind chill up to -20+. They are sized to operate at 0 degrees outdoor. Put your thermostat on 70 degrees or higher and HOLD.
As for plumbing, you should let your faucets slightly drip to keep water moving through your pipes and not freeze. Check your crawl spaces to make sure the doors and vents are closed. Also make sure your outside hoses are disconnected from your wall hydrants.
Stay warm and safe
