A few simple updates before any seasonal extreme can help homeowners avoid common HVAC emergency issues. Follow these steps to help ensure HVAC appliances and components are healthy and in property working order during the colder winter months.
Replace Furnace Filter
HVAC and furnace filters are easily forgotten about. However HVAC filters in winter help remove contaminants from indoor spaces, leaving healthier living areas for homeowners and their families. It is especially important for individuals prone to allergies to change the air and furnace filters at least bi-annually.
Clogged and impacted air filters result in several negative aspects of HVAC systems. Failure to replace a furnace filter can result in:
- Reduction in airflow
- Higher energy costs
- Hot and cold spots
- Additional wear and tear
- Overheating
- Air quality reduction
What Are Benefits of Updating Analog Thermostat to Smart Thermostat?
Older construction and residential units are frequently furnished with outdated analog thermostats. New smart thermostats help improve energy efficiency and can be triggered to automatically turn on or off when home occupants leave work, certain times other events that trigger the smart thermostat.
Smart thermostats help improve energy efficiency by roughly eight percent on utility bills. Many smart thermostats can be installed by property owners and experienced HVAC contractors are available seven days a week when needed.
Inspect Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are imperative to healthy ambient factors. Smoke detectors generally beep when the battery is failing. These beeps help alert residents to replace the battery before the battery and detector fail.
Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors save lives. It is imperative to ensure that both of these detectors are in proper working condition and a healthy battery. When detectors make loud beeping noises it is time to replace the battery.
Zoned HVAC Systems
Zoned HVAC systems allow different areas (zones) and rooms to operate independently. These systems are ideal for personal comfort, residential hot spots and cold spots.
Homes that have uneven or uneven sun exposure can experience hotter or colder temperatures throughout the day. Homes with easterly facing windows can cause temperature imbalances. These spots may be subject to higher levels of hot and cold spots that vary seasonally. Zoned HVAC systems are ideal for individuals that want improved comfort, smart home options and access for the twenty-first century.
Schedule Furnace Inspection
Annual and bi-annual HVAC and furnace inspections help maintain healthy ambient environments. Furnace inspections also identify parts, components and insulation in need of maintenance, repair or replacement.
Moonlight HVAC and Nightscapes provides affordable semi-annual furnace and HVAC maintenance plans. Ideal for home and property owners looking to avoid costly repairs, the maintenance plans include inspections on heating and AC units. All parts and service include a 10% discount and priority scheduling.