Even though winter may seem far away, it’ll be here before we know it. And with winter arriving soon, that means the cold weather will be coming along with it. The last thing you want during the middle of the cold holiday season is a home without a functioning heating unit, especially if you have family and friends in town. That’s why the team here at Eastergard HVAC has put together a few tips on how to prepare your heating unit and HVAC system for the upcoming cold weather here in the greater Greenville, SC area.
Test Your Thermostat & Heating Unit
Since your heating unit has been idle for about 6 months give or take a few, it’s a good idea to give it a test run before it’s being used daily again. Try turning on your furnace or heat pump on a cooler night this fall and see how your furnace performs. Does your home warm up as quickly as you remember? Do you hear any strange noises? If you think anything is wrong with your heating unit based on your test, give the professionals here at Eastergard HVAC a call today to come and check it out to prevent a breakdown this winter.
Change Your Air Filters
Your air filters need to be regularly changed in order to keep your HVAC system as a whole performing efficiently and optimally. Air filters work to trap dirt, dust, debris, and other pollutants from circulating throughout your Greenville, SC home. When they are dirty, they can no longer trap these pollutants and they make it more difficult for your HVAC system to heat/cool your home. Prep your heating unit for winter by regularly changing the air filters to keep your home warm and your indoor air quality high.
Add Additional Insulation
Proper insulation keeps the warm air your heating unit produces inside and the cold weather outside in the winter time. When you have leaks in your insulation, the warm air inside of your home escapes and the cold air enters. Walk around your windows, doors, attic, storage rooms, etc. and see if you can feel any spots that feel different than the rest of your home. If you think you have any insulation leaks, it’s important to call in a professional to help you ASAP.
Schedule Routine Heating Maintenance
Last but certainly not least, call your local heating and air conditioning experts to schedule a heating system maintenance appointment. You can only do so much on your own to help get your furnace or heat pump ready for the colder weather. A HVAC professional/technician will inspect your unit to ensure all moving parts are operating correctly. If they see any issues, they can catch them before they become larger problems or potentially expensive breakdowns. If you’re in the greater Greenville, SC are and are looking for a heating and cooling company you can trust, look no further than Eastergard HVAC!