As you switch gears from the hot summertime weather to the breezy fall weather, there are multiple tasks that you’ll need to get done so that your Martinsburg, WV home stays in good condition this winter. One task that you definitely don’t want to overlook is prepping your HVAC system for winter. There are a few different things that you need to do to prepare your system properly.
Check Your Air Filter
The indoor air quality of your home plays a big role in your family’s health. To ensure that your air quality stays high, you should replace the filter on your HVAC system. When the filter becomes clogged, it will not only slow down the efficiency of your HVAC system, but it will allow your indoor air quality level to drop.
Perform a Trial Run
You never want to wait until it gets freezing outside to turn your heating system on for the first time. Rather, you should do so in the early fall so that you can be aware of any problems with it before the cold sets in. Just running your system for about 30 minutes will allow you enough time to ensure it’s producing hot air and there’s nothing amiss with it.
Get a Professional Tune-Up
Professional fall HVAC maintenance is a must for many different reasons. Not only does it catch small problems before they get costlier, but it helps to ensure that your system is operating at its peak efficiency. This tune-up will also help to keep your system’s warranty valid for the upcoming year.
Clean up Your Condenser Unit
As the leaves drop off the trees near your home, they can easily get blown around by the wind. For this reason, it’s essential that you take the time to clean up the space surrounding your outdoor condenser unit. The condenser unit needs a good two feet of space around it for the system to have adequate airflow to heat your home properly.
If you need to schedule your fall HVAC tune-up, it’s time to call Care Services Inc. Let our skilled professionals assess your system and get it prepared to take on the cold winter weather.
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