Southern Utah winters are fairly mild which is why we love it here so much, but every so often in can be a little colder than we anticipate and that can be hard on your HVAC system. When it gets cold your HVAC system’s furnace or heat pump is working overtime to keep you comfortable. Alpine Temperature Control in St. George can help you to understand the issues you may encounter and help prevent any unnecessary problems in the future.
Reduced Energy Efficiency
During the winter months your heating system can lose its energy efficiency. Generally, this is due to a lack of proper maintenance before winter begins. Alpine Temperature Control offers professional inspections and maintenance to keep your heating system running in tip-top shape for the winter months. During inspections and maintenance calls, an Alpine Temperature Control technician can alert you to any issues that may cost you more money in the future; such as, worn parts, and clogged or worn filters. Call Alpine Temperature Control to help you save money over the lifetime of your heating system.
Blocked or Clogged Ventilation Ducts and Air Registers
Ever notice your home or rooms in your home not being the correct temperature? Is your home not as comfortable as it used to be? Blocked or clogged ventilation ducts and air registers can prevent the heat you want from reaching your living spaces. There are a few reasons this can be happening. First, and most important is changing your furnace filter on a regular basis. The furnace filter traps airborne particles before they can build up and clog your air ducts. Second, the air registers in your home must be checked to see if they are being blocked by various furniture or appliances in the home. Things as small as curtains or decorations throughout the home can block your air registers. A little tip to help become more energy efficient and save you money in the long run is to close the air registers in areas of the house that are used less frequently. This can provide faster and more efficient heating to the other, more important rooms of your house. Third and finally, scheduling a duct cleaning can help to prevent spreading any particles that have built up in the ducts throughout your home.
An Iced Up Heat Pump
An iced over heat pump can be rare in southern Utah but not impossible. If you have a heat pump then it is important to keep your eye on it throughout the winter. The outdoor part of your heat pump will not work properly if it is iced over. Good maintenance for this issue can be to make sure your rain gutters are not dripping on or near the unit. If you are having problems with this then please call Alpine Temperature Control to get a technician out to your home as soon as possible.
Alpine Temperature Control Heating & Air Conditioning can help you and your family stay cool in the summer or warm during the winter months. Check out our services to see what we can do for you and your family or visit our blog to learn about other issues that families encounter with their HVAC systems.
