Prepare your HVAC system for winter to make sure your home will stay warm all winter. After a grueling cooling season, you need to make sure your system can keep up with the demands of winter, especially if you have a heat pump. Your heating and cooling system represents an expensive investment, so taking care of it will make it last longer and work better, saving you a lot of money. Follow these simple steps to make sure you know how to prepare your home for winter.
Inspect Your Heating and Cooling System
If you take the time to look at your HVAC system, you might find problems that need repair. Make sure the system activates when you adjust the thermostat, and listen to it as it runs. You should also inspect your system for leaks or physical damage outside at the compressor and inside around your ductwork. If your system fails to turn on, makes strange noises as it operates or looks damaged, you should call your local HVAC company for help.
Replace Your Filters
Old, clogged filters make your heating and cooling system work harder than intended, and makes it deliver poor results. If you have not changed your filters during the past few months, you should do it now. When you remove your filters, pay attention to which way the filter fits into your system, so you know how to install your new filter. If necessary, take your old filter with you to the store, to make sure you get the proper replacement. HVAC services provided by companies such as Alpine Temperature Control can help your locate and replace your filters if you don’t want to do it yourself.
Clean Your Air Ducts
Pathogens, allergens, dust, and dirt accumulate in your home’s ductwork and blow into your home when your heating and cooling system turns on. You can make sure your home does not spread sickness or trigger allergies in your family by scheduling a duct cleaning today before cold weather forces you to button-up your windows and doors. Technicians with specialized tools can quickly inspect, repair, and clean the air ducts in your home.
If you need assistance checking your Heating and Cooling System, and making sure it’s ready for the cooler upcoming months of winter, call Alpine Temperature Control at 435-673-5746 today!
