Eight HVAC Upkeep Pointers to Get Your House Ready for Winter

This winter, is your heating system keeping up with the cold? The following advice will help you prepare your system for the upcoming season:

Eight HVAC Upkeep Pointers to Get Your House Ready for Winter

1.Open up your air vents.

• Ensure that nothing is blocking your vents with furniture.
• To ensure that you are getting enough airflow and are not breathing in contaminated air, schedule a duct cleaning service.

2. Examine your air filter.

• Ensure that your air filter is changed on a regular basis (every one to two months).
• Your heating system may experience increased strain if your air filters are dirty, which can limit air movement.

3. Get a furnace serviced on time.

• Make sure your heating system is prepared for the season by scheduling a professional furnace tune-up.
• Frequent maintenance can extend the life of your equipment.

4. Examine your thermostat.

• Verify that your thermostat is set correctly to turn on your furnace at specific temperatures.

5. Close drafts around windows and doors.

• Drafts around windows or doors can make your heating system work harder than necessary, which will raise your energy costs.

6. Make sure the furnace cabinet is clean.

• Make sure everything in the vicinity of your furnace is tidy and free of anything that could impede airflow.

7. If you have an air conditioner, cover its condenser outside.

• During the winter, the inclement weather or even rats seeking a warm place to live might harm your air conditioning condenser.
• Investing in a fitted cover can stop damages similar to these from happening.

8. Consider the age of your heating system.

• With time, your furnace will become less efficient, raising your energy costs.
• If properly maintained, the average furnace lasts roughly fifteen years.

HVAC Maintenance Can Ensure a Warm Winter!

Contact the Jett's team if you are a homeowner needing more HVAC advice or services. We can assist you in getting your HVAC system ready for any time of the year! Any questions you may have regarding upkeep, HVAC installation, and other topics can be addressed by our knowledgeable staff of certified HVAC technicians.