Maintenance Tips
Keeping your heating and cooling systems
in good working order
means your utility bills will
be lower, your home will be more comfortable,
and you’ll
need to call for repairs less often.
Maintenance Scheduling
Schedule a maintenance service call before the heating season starts. If
there are any problems with your system, it’s better to find out before it’s freezing outside! Do the same for your cooling
system before sweltering season begins.
Filters
Replace your heating and cooling air filters
every month that they’re in use. Operating your system with old, dirty filters means energy is wasted and your system may
even be damaged. While you’re at it, check and clean the filters in your home’s air cleaners and humidifiers.
System
Checks
Don’t keep clutter near your furnace. It’s a fire hazard, and may keep your system from operating efficiently.
To
make sure you’re getting the most out of your heating system, keep the heating registers and vents throughout the house free
of dust, dirt, and pet hair by vacuuming them at least once a year.
Listen for odd sounds when your heating or cooling
system kicks in. If you hear anything unusual, get in touch with your service professional so you can head off problems before
they become serious.
In winter months, set your ceiling fan at its slowest speed and reverse it in order to gently
push warm air down from the ceiling without generating a breeze.
Keep the area around and over your outdoor system
clear of any debris and vegetation.
Keep pets away from your outdoor system. Canine urine is one of the
leading causes of leaky condenser coils we find.
