We are fast approaching the time of year when we will be likely to entertain houseguests. We need to ensure that our siblings, in-laws, and friends have a comfortable place to sleep. If you’re lucky enough to have a dedicated guest room, one question that should be asked is, is it up to the task? To illustrate the point, when did you last spend the night in your spare room? Many of us rarely go in a spare bedroom, and we certainly don’t pay much attention to how it is heated or cooled. So, what is the best method of heating and cooling a spare bedroom for occasional use?
The Central Heating Issue:
As an occasional place to house guests, your spare room will not be considered much in the day to day running of your home. Your bedroom may be comfortable at night, but your spare bedroom may be an icebox. It may be the case that your guests are too polite to tell you and they may have an uncomfortable visit. This can all be avoided by asking a few simple questions about whether the room was too cold or too hot. A simple thermostat adjustment can solve the problem. Always remember that different people don’t always enjoy the same temperatures. So, what may be an ideal temperature for you, may not necessarily be right for someone else.
Getting the Balance Right:
It could be the case that there is a vast difference between temperatures that is making your guest comfortable and you miserable. If this is affecting you, there are a couple of solutions that may be able to help solve this problem.
Firstly, take a good look at how the air is distributed throughout your home. It could be the case that you have more air flowing into one room and less into another. This can be solved by adjusting the airflow passing through the ducts with volume air dampers. This will even out the airflow distribution and create a more consistent temperature throughout the house. You may find, that using this method will correct the problem entirely or reduce the need for larger temperature adjustments on your thermostat.
Secondly, it may be the case that your existing HVAC system is struggling to provide adequate heating or cooling to a guest room. This is typically because the guest accommodation may be located in a converted garage. Perhaps, because it is rarely used, it is uneconomical to have your central air system provide cooling and heating there. This can be solved, by adding a ductless heating and/or cooling unit that will provide for that guest room independently. This is an affordable option and quite easy to install, making it a perfect choice for a room that is used only on an occasional basis. Your guests will be able to set and enjoy their ideal temperature, without disrupting the normal operation of your home and compromising your own comfort.