Must Have Heating and Cooling Advice

Although the cold weather is already here, it’s not too late for you to make sure your home is ready for the winter. You shouldn’t have to worry about the cold once you set foot inside of your home. Check out the following suggestions for improving your home’s heating and cooling.

Evaluate Your Thermostat

Check your thermostat turn it up a few digits to ensure that it comes on properly. If you’ve got a programmable one, make sure that it has the right settings stored. If there are problems with your thermostat not functioning properly, you should contact your localheating and cooling service for assistance. Don’t put off getting it repaired or replaced. A thermostat that malfunctions during the winter will be harder to control during the warmer months when you’re trying to cool down.

Purchase Extra Furnace Filters for Use

Invest in extra furnace filters. During the colder months, you should replace them a little more frequently than you normally would. On average, replacing your furnace filter every two months or more if you happen to have the heat on all the time is ideal. It is important for you to get in the habit of replacing your furnace filter often to improve airflow, efficiency and to prevent a bunch of dust and air pollutant from circulating throughout your home.

Remove Screen Doors and Windows

If you haven’t touched your windows and doors except to open and shut them since the fall, now is a good time for you to remove the screens out of them. If possible, you should install storm doors and screens to prevent drafts. You can always replace your screens in the spring or summer when it is more practical for them to be in use.

Take Care of the Chimney

If you’ve got a chimney in your home, now is as good of a time than ever for you to get it professionally cleaned. A dirty and clogged chimney is a huge fire risk that can literally send your home up in smoke. There should be no more than a 1/8-inch buildup of creosote or soot. If you see more, hire a professional chimney sweep right away.

You should also inspect the flue damper. They should be fully functional with no sticking parts. If it doesn’t close and seal properly, you should not use your fireplace and chimney until after it has been professionally serviced.

Inspect and Lubricate Your Furnace Blower

Check the blower on your furnace. You may need to follow the instructions in the manufacturer’s book. If the blower is not kept lubricated, it won’t be able to redistribute heated air throughout your home. This could lead to many problems and major repair issues. You should oil your furnace blower at least once a year and have it professionallyinspected several times a year to ensure proper operations.

Check Heating and Cooling Vents for Blockages

Throughout the year, you may move your furniture around your home to change its look. You may have also accidentally covered some of your home’s heating and cooling vents in the process. Blocked heating and cooling vents can make it hard for you to get your home to a comfortable temperature and keep it there. It can also put a strain on your heating and cooling appliance, making it harder for them to function normally.

In addition to making the above suggestions, you should hire your local heating and cooling company to come out and inspect your home’s ductwork. Ducts that are not properly sealed can create a myriad of issues that can drive your energy costs up and make it hard for you and your family to live comfortable inside of your home during any season.

No matter what your heating, cooling, and ventilation issues are, the experts at A&MMechanical Services are who you should call. Dial 615-649-8579 at your earliest convenience to discuss your needs.