Why You Shouldn’t Neglect Your HVAC Unit Before the Holidays

An important part of the holiday season is spending precious time with your family and friends. If you’re hosting the celebrations, it’s imperative that you get your HVAC unit prepped to take on the challenge. You don’t want to end up with a house full of guests and a broken heating system.

Why You Shouldn’t Neglect Your HVAC Unit?

Your HVAC system needs regular maintenance to stay in good working condition. If you neglect this maintenance, parts inside your HVAC unit will wear and break prematurely. This can leave you without heat until a licensed professional can adequately fix the problem. Annual maintenance is necessary to ensure that your furnace lasts the manufacturer’s estimated lifespan. Without proper system maintenance, your overall furnace will prematurely wear out and leave you paying for a new unit sooner than you should. Also, most manufacturers require a professional to perform maintenance on your HVAC system to keep your system warranty active.

How to Prep Your HVAC Unit?

As a homeowner, there are a few things that you can do to prep your HVAC unit for the holiday season. First and foremost, you should be scheduling professional maintenance. Only a professional has the right tools and knowledge to adequately check your heating system and prep it for the upcoming winter season. Next, you’ll want to change out that dirty air filter. Running a dirty air filter in your HVAC system can lead to higher than normal energy bills as your system overworks. Additionally, it will reduce your indoor air quality as the filter won’t be able to remove airborne toxins from inside of your home. You’ll want to get your thermostat programmed for winter. Switch from cool mode to heat mode. If you have a programmable or smart thermostat, now is the time to program in your regular schedule. When you’re away, decrease the temperature to five degrees so your heating system can save fuel running when no one is home to enjoy it. Consider dropping it a couple of degrees at night while you’re sleeping as well. These programmed settings will help reduce your energy usage and save you money. Lastly, if your heating system runs on propane or heating oil, it’s time to set up your delivery. You want to ensure that you have an adequate fuel supply before the holiday season. It’s highly advisable to establish a regular plan where your heating supplier will top off your fuel tank every few weeks to ensure you never run out of fuel during the cold winter season.

Call Us Today

If your heating system is ready for its annual maintenance and inspection, contact us at 4Front Energy. Our helpful HVAC professionals will properly assess your HVAC system and prepare it for the chilly holiday weather. Resources: https://frittsheatingandair.com/blog/general/dont-let-your-hvac-system-ruin-your-holidays/

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