Once winter temperatures hit lows, a warm house is a sanctuary. When your heating system is reliable, you can enjoy your winter instead of enduring it. Taking care of maintenance will ensure your heater performs as it’s supposed to.
Schedule Maintenance With a Technician
If you haven’t already scheduled an annual tune-up for your system, now is the time to do so. A technician can ensure your system is working as efficiently as possible and likely to continue doing so. Preventing heating issues before they occur is of great importance when you want your system to last for a long time.
Many costly repairs start with a minor problem. Left uncorrected, it can lead to more parts breaking down. Sometimes, these problems can also involve previous repairs made by amateurs. Ensure that only a qualified HVAC technician performs repairs on your system.
Clean Air Filter
Clean air filters are the key to proper air circulation during the winter. With clean filters, warm air can easily reach your whole home. Your heater won’t have to work as hard, which means lower heating bills. The cleanliness of your filters also affects your air quality. When your air is clean and fresh, there are fewer particulates in it for you to inhale.
Well-Controlled Thermostat
Keeping your thermostat set at an accurate temperature goes a long way toward staying comfortable. Ask your technician to calibrate it during a maintenance visit. You may want to consider the advantages of upgrading to a programmable thermostat. These devices can learn your schedule, predict your needs, and adjust your heat flow accordingly.
Care and Vigilance
One of the keys to keep your heater running properly is being attentive to possible problems. Catching a problem early enough can make the difference between a quick fix and a major repair. One important component breaking down can lead to others that depend on it also malfunctioning.
Listen for any odd sounds, especially exceptionally loud ones. All heating systems make some noise, but louder sounds than usual may mean that a part is defective, making the system work harder to keep up. Parts that work harder than normal to power the system are more likely to fail completely.
Stay alert to any areas in your home that are colder or warmer than normal. Also keep a close watch on your heating bills because higher utility costs than usual mean your system is working harder to meet your household demands.
When you need heating repair or maintenance services to ensure your warmth and comfort this winter, just contact us at Sargent’s Plumbing and Heating in Oceano, CO.
