The Thing About Summer Is...…..!
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870-536-9449
The thing about summer is that it’s always over a lot more quickly than anyone wants it to be, but as the seasons change and cool from August heat to October chill to the frigidness of December, your home’s HVAC functionality and needs will change drastically. Because the months seem to go by so fast, it can be easy to overlook some of these seasonal HVAC needs, but Scott Systems is happy to help with heating maintenance before a home switches over from air conditioning to heat.
Four Things to Do in the Fall to Winterize an HVAC System.
The following is a look at a few things you and your AC repair person can do in the late summer and early autumn to prepare for the onset of cooler weather:
#1 Swap Our Air Filters.
Homeowners are supposed to swap out their air filters for new ones once a month, but if you accidentally let that slide all summer, the seasonal HVAC check is a great time to make sure you’re doing that. Air filters keep allergenic particulates out of the air and out of your HVAC unit, which means you can breathe easier and help your system last longer.
#2 Test Your Heating System.
You don’t want to wait until you actually need the heat to work. On some random night toward the end of summer or early in the fall, turn on the heat and crank it up a few degrees higher than the air temperature to make sure the system is still switching over seamlessly and properly heating the home.
#3 Schedule Professional HVAC Maintenance.
Here’s the biggie—you really should have a professional come to your home to run their usual battery of tests. Here at Scott Systems, we clean air ducts, inspect vents and examine the belt that powers the blower in your HVAC unit so that we can replace anything that looks like it might not make it through the next season. We get busy when the weather cools, so it’s better to schedule these appointments before things get too busy, if you can.
#4 Consider a Smart Thermostat Upgrade
More and more families are opting for smart thermostats because of how well they adapt to the seasons. They can automatically adjust to your heating and cooling habits and alter temperatures automatically, improving efficiency and saving you money on energy costs. They also can be controlled using a smartphone app, which makes it easier to adjust when you’re out of the house. They are a true modern convenience, and a Scott Systems HVAC tech can help you with the installation of whatever smart thermostat you prefer.
If you can do all of these things before the autumn/winter chill descends, you’ll remove the risk that something could go wrong when you want and need functioning heat the most. For any help with these items, give us a call here at Scott Systems / 870-536-9449 so we can help you get your HVAC system in order as the warmer months wind down.
