As the temperatures begin to drop, we can look forward to the changing colors of the trees, holidays with the family, and cool evenings with hot cocoa. It also means your air conditioner gets a break and your heater comes out of hibernation. There are a few simple things you can do to help prepare your heater to run at its best.
- Make sure any combustible products are stored away from your heating system.
- Replace your air filters, 30-90 days
- If you have an outdoor unit, it is important to keep the system free of debris.
- Clear vegetation and debris away from your exterior heat pump unit. This will ensure adequate airflow and help to prevent damage to the unit.
- Try to keep your registers and ducts clean of dust and debris.
- Make sure your registers are clear of obstruction.
- Replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector.
Even after doing all that you can do, calling a professional to check your heater could save you money in the long run. They can clean and inspect your heater and make sure that all of the parts of your HVAC system are clean and in good working order to guarantee that there are no safety issues. Any built-in safety features will also be examined to ensure that they are functioning properly.
Give us a call today and beat the winter rush if you feel your HVAC system needs a professionals touch to keep you warm.
