Winter HVAC prep Austin
Winter is here! If you haven’t already winterized your Texas home, now is the time. One task you should not overlook to prepare for winter is readying your home HVAC system for colder weather. You’ll want to keep your home warm and cozy, even if the temperatures where you live don’t result in snowfall during the winter. Giving your heater a pre-season check-up is important.
Texas homeowners often use their air conditioning throughout the year and only occasionally use their furnace or heat pump because Texas winters are usually fairly mild. But this means many are less aware of possible heating issues they might face when the temperatures dip and they need to warm up their homes. As a homeowner, you can avoid many of these issues by calling in a professional HVAC maintenance technician; but there are some simple maintenance tasks you can do before making that call. Here are three steps you can take to prepare for the winter.
REPLACE YOUR AIR FILTER
To prepare your HVAC system for winter, you first should change or clean your air filter. If your filter is clogged or dirty, it puts a great strain on your system because it decreases the airflow. When an HVAC system is strained from working overtime, it can cause unnecessary wear and tear on the heating and cooling components; and that can lead to safety issues such as overheating and fire risks. Replacing your air filter is an easy first step towards winter comfort.
CHECK YOUR THERMOSTAT SETTING
Checking your thermostat is another key step to take to prepare your HVAC system for winter. For a comfortable home all winter, you should make sure to set your thermostat at or around 68 degrees Fahrenheit when you’re at home during the day, and a few degrees lower when you’re away from your home and overnight. If you have a traditional thermostat, you will have to make adjustments as needed; but consider replacing it with a programmable or smart thermostat to make it easier.
TEST SMOKE DETECTORS AND CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
Fortunately, today’s heating systems have more safety measures than ever before, but there are still risks to consider: your home heating and cooling system can become a hazard. If your furnace or heat pump malfunctions, that failure can cause your HVAC system to overheat, potentially leading to a home fire and/or unsafe levels of carbon monoxide. Testing your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors is important because they can alert you to any related emergency events. A professional HVAC maintenance team can inspect your heating system to make sure to address the safety of your system.
The Coolest LLC is a professional HVAC system company located in Austin, Texas. We specialize in the installation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial settings. Regular HVAC maintenance is crucial, especially as seasons change. As winter settles in and cooler temperatures arrive on the scene in Texas, it is important to be prepared with a functioning heater. Contact The Coolest for more information about maintaining your HVAC system and to get a free quote for service from the experienced team of professional HVAC technicians.
