So you’ve done all you can. You’ve determined that you’ve got a broken down or malfunctioning heater, you’ve called for our help, and now you’re stuck. You’re cold, uncomfortable, upset, and your whole family is frustrated. What do you do?
We’ve come up with a comprehensive list of things you can do to actively help you feel warmer and comfortable this winter while you wait for the help of a professional technician. While we’d ultimately love to prevent this kind of thing from happening at all, the need for a heater repair in Milton, ON does pop up every once in a while and that’s fine. But there’s no reason why you should be frustrated and uncomfortable while you wait for help to arrive!
So, keep reading and we’ll work with you to come up with some interesting things to do while you wait for our help!
Improve Your Mood and Comfort
When your heater breaks down, it can be a day ruiner. At that point, it’s hard to feel good about anything, because your home is cold and everyone is just frustrated. We see a lot of homeowners who just feel down on their luck and are bracing themselves for the bill that will ultimately get their heater back online.
There’s no rule that says you can’t warm up and feel better while you wait for our help. Let’s look at some fun activities that could boost your mood and your comfort while you wait!
Go For a Walk
It might be cold outside, but a wintertime walk can be the perfect thing to set priorities straight. Bundle up, get the boots on, make sure the kids are wearing their gloves, and go on an adventure! Moving around, even outside, can help warm your body up. When you return to your home, it will make it seem warmer than it was, because the contrast from outside will be so drastic!
Cook Something
While your gas stove or your oven is absolutely not a good way to heat your home, it can certainly help make you feel better when you’re in the kitchen! Cooking something can be a fun activity for the whole family, whether it’s a passed-down traditional family recipe or it’s something new that you’ve always wanted to try. All of the heat from the stove or oven will also help keep the temperature warm and comfortable in your home, at least until we can help get your heating system back on track. Plus, you’ll end the day with a delicious treat!
Go For a Drive
We get that it might be hard to come up with fun ideas during a pandemic. Going for a trip would be a great alternative if it weren’t dangerous or hard to do during these pressing times. However, your car can be a great place to put the whole family while you take a trip somewhere to go sightseeing. You can warm up inside the car, stop somewhere for takeout, and stay occupied. Anything that keeps your mind off your malfunctioning heater and cold home is a good thing!
Call Peatson’s Heating and Air Conditioning Ltd. for help with your heater today!