Getting the Most from Your Heating System
Getting the Most from Your Heating System Winter is just around the corner so it’s time to make sure you are getting the most from your heating system with proper maintenance. Make sure you have a qualified HVAC technician check your system and clean the coils. Don’t know what coils are? That’s why you need a “qualified” technician! If you know what coils are then you probably know that a tiny amount of dirt built up on them can drastically reduce the efficiency of your system and will cost more to run; only 1/16th of an inch of dust/dirt can increases energy consumption by about 20 percent. While most of us would not consider going 2 or 3 years without an oil change for our cars the same should be true for our heating and air conditioning systems. A well maintained system lasts longer and keeps you and your family more comfortable. A well trained technician is more likely to detect small issues before they have a chance to become big, and costly, problems. All year around you should keep shrubbery, grass, weeds and other growth well away from the outside unit; about 3 feet of space will suffice. Constricting proper air flow from around the unit will cause the system to work harder than necessary and may cause premature failure. Do not set things on, or lean things against the unit. Inside the home make sure your vents are not blocked by furniture or toys, etc., and the return air vent should have a good filter that is changed regularly and is also free from obstruction. Properly cared for a well made heating and air conditioning system will give you and your family years of enjoyment.
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