When the temperature outside drops, your HVAC system comes into its own as the most important piece of machinery in your house.
But, if it is not functioning properly, homeowners may experience decreased comfort and increased energy costs, especially in winter.
Home heating and hot water production typically account for a family’s annual energy costs, so maintaining your HVAC system is a great way to keep costs down.
According to the Building Efficiency Initiative, heating costs can be reduced by 5 to 40% with regular HVAC maintenance.
Use the following list as a checklist to make sure your heating system and furnace are ready for the cold winter.
Checklist for Your HVAC Maintenance
Do you suffer from high energy bills during the winter months? Are you concerned that poor HVAC maintenance may be the reason for your overspending?
Read on and make sure to include these important things in your next visit to the HVAC technician.
Clean Or Replace The Air Filter
Your furnace will work harder than necessary if your air filter is dirty and hasn’t been changed in a while.
Your energy costs could rise as a result without cause. Before the winter season begins, replace the filter and schedule a monthly replacement.
For a more efficient filter consider buying a 20x20x2 air filter.
Disinfect The Air Vents
The air vents in your house should all be vacuumed. This helps keep the home’s temperature comfortable while preventing obstructions and issues with indoor air quality.
Consider arranging air duct cleaning to get rid of the dust and filth inside the air vents if you notice a lot of buildups there.
Add Insulation
Although it may not seem like insulation belongs in the HVAC system, it is crucial to your home’s overall efficiency.
Make sure the attic has enough insulation by checking. If you’re unsure how much insulation your home needs, ask one of our helpful HVAC maintenance specialists.
Check The Thermostat
Make sure your thermostat is set for your winter comfort needs and has fresh batteries.
We advise lowering your thermostat at night and while you’re at work and raising it when you get home to save electricity. If you don’t already have one, now is a great time to get a programmable thermostat.
Protect The Outdoor Air Conditioner
Once you’re positive you won’t be using your outside air conditioner again this season, you might want to consider covering it.
An outer unit cover isn’t too expensive and will help protect the AC from getting clogged up with dirt, snow, or ice.
Establish A Regular Inspection Schedule
If you didn’t inspect your heating system last fall, now is the perfect opportunity to do so.
An HVAC professional will visit your home to do a heating tune-up and look over your heating system for any symptoms of wear and tear that need to be fixed.
As part of the inspection, cleaning HVAC and furnace tuning-up to ensure it works well is very important to be done on a regular basis.
Winter Without Heat Is Miserable
In the end, your system can adapt to seasonal temperature variations with the help of routine preventative HVAC maintenance carried out twice a year.
Additionally, it can improve HVAC performance and save money on expensive emergency repairs. After all, nobody wants to be without heat during the winter.
A short tune-up can significantly prolong the lifespan of your HVAC equipment and ensure that it always operates at top efficiency, even though most current water heaters require little maintenance.
As always, a certified HVAC professional should handle any major furnace maintenance.
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