Keep your heating system performing its best all winter long.
Once the leaves start falling, cold weather is sure to follow.
Is your HVAC unit ready?
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This checklist will guide you through the HVAC maintenance tasks you should complete before cold weather arrives.
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HVAC Pre-Winter Checklist
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To do so, click through every function and wait to ensure the unit responds.
Set theheat to a specific temperatureto confirm its activating the heat system as it should.
Emergency heat earned its name for a reason.
Replace the Air Filter
Change your return filters regularlyto keep the system running well and maintain yourhomes air quality.
Households with multiple pets could neednew air filtersmultiple times a month.
Dirty air filters restrict airflow.
If your HVAC system utilizes reusable filters, follow theseinstructions for cleaning an air filter.
To remedy this, tape up any rips using duct tape.
If insulation is missing,tuck some insulation into the holebefore taping it back together.
Instead, turn on the heat several weeks before it gets cold to ensure everything functions properly.
For the most efficient heat circulation, every vent must be free from blockage.
This includes the return vents.
Apoorly sealed windowor door is an open highway for heat to leave your house.
Just because your furnace works doesnt mean its working as efficiently as possible.
The age of your unit could be costing you unnecessary money every month.
An HVAC technician can tell you if its time to refresh your system.
We recommend adding them to yourhome maintenance checklistto keep your home running as smoothly as possible all year long.
