HVAC Tips For Winter:
With the winter season soon to be upon us, discovering that you have some sort of major issue with your HVAC system can be stressful, especially if it’s an issue that could have been taken care of sooner. Thankfully, there are some useful tips that can be made note of in order to ensure that your HVAC is properly prepared to withstand everything that comes with the season.
Here are four ways in which you can properly prepare your HVAC system for the coming winter season.
*First and foremost, ensure that you take the time to completely clean all of your air vents and change your HVAC unit’s air filter. One of the biggest and most common causes of HVAC units breaking down is dust and dirt building up within the system itself. Typically, you should check your system every month and replace your air filter every 90 days. Additionally, it’s also a good idea to make sure that you have backup air filters available in the event that you may need one. Furthermore, take the time to not only check all of your air vents, but also thoroughly clean them as well, as dirty air vents can result in the vents themselves being blocked and causing an inefficient amount of airflow.
*Another useful tip to make note of is to turn on your HVAC unit at least three different times before the winter season actually starts. Once you turn the unit on, be sure to set your thermostat to the temperature that you desire. From there, allow your home to reach that exact temperature before then turning the unit off.
*One other tip to help you properly prepare your HVAC unit for the winter season is to consider installing additional amounts of insulation in your home, which will help to ensure that the home itself is as well insulated as possible. This is something that should only be done by a licensed HVAC professional, who will take the time to inspect your attic for any amounts of insulation that are deteriorating. From there, any amounts that need to be replaced will be. Another useful tip regarding insulation is to take the time to check all of the weather strips on your windows and doors. These should be the first areas you check, as any cold air that enters your home will always affect the ground floor first.
*Another useful – and important – tip to help ensure that your HVAC unit is properly maintained for the coming winter season is to take the time to schedule regular maintenance appointments during the fall and spring seasons. This is because these are the seasons in which your furnace and air conditioner will be used the least. When you schedule these types of appointments, you will be working to make sure that your unit is running as efficiently as it should be whenever you need it the most. Prior to the arrival of the maintenance technician, take the time to check for any unknown noises, leaks, and odors, as these are all signs of potential issues that you can notify the technician about.
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