Our team at Wall Heating & Air is happy to help whenever you do need heating system repair. But we also know that you would rather not need us urgently on a cold winter day! Good news: we can help you make sure you won’t end up with no heat, wearing every sweater you own while you wait for repairs.
Here are our top tips on how to avoid heating system breakdowns and keep toasty-warm all winter long.
1. Annual Maintenance
…and we do mean every single year! Ideally, this is done during the fall, so that when you suddenly need to rely on your heating system all the time, it will be in the best possible condition. Your technician will clean and lubricate your heating system, and give all the components a thorough check-up. It’ll reduce your chances of needing repairs that year by 85%!
2. Air Filter Changes
Most HVAC maintenance and repair must be left to the professionals, for many reasons: DIY heating experiments will void your warranty, and are quite likely to damage your system or injure you! Besides that, it’s time-consuming to try to fix something for the first time. But we work on heating systems all day, every day. It’s a breeze for us, so let the pros handle it.
The one big exception is air filter changes. Whether you’re heating your home with a furnace or with a heat pump, it will have an air filter that needs to be changed regularly. Once a month is your best bet, but if your home is extra dusty (say, a pet is shedding heavily) you should check on it even more frequently. Maximum airflow and minimum particulate matter help your heating system run with less wear and tear.
3. Reduced Use
Can you use your heating system less of the time than you currently do? You may not think so, because of course you want to stay just as cozy as ever. But if you try these tactics, you may find you can drop the temperature a few degrees and stay perfectly warm. And the less time the system spends running, the lower the risk of repair needs or breakdowns.
- Use Your Ceiling Fans: Don’t let your expensive heat accumulate near the ceiling! Keep it circulating by running ceiling fans on a low speed, spinning clockwise.
- Soak Up Sunlight: Make sure to open curtains or blinds when the sun is directly hitting the window. It’ll warm up your home like a greenhouse!
- Block Out Drafts: Seal windows with foam or rope caulk. Put a weather strip or just an old-fashioned sand-filled snake at the bottom of your door. And heavy or insulated curtains will help keep the heat in when the sun isn’t hitting the windows—and come summer, they’ll keep the heat out by blocking that direct sunlight.
4. Prompt Repair
Finally, if you do suspect there’s something slightly off about your heating system, don’t postpone heating system repair in Duluth, GA. If you have it fixed while it’s just a minor noise or a not-cozy-enough part of your house, you can prevent the problem from turning into a middle-of-the-night heating system breakdown during the coldest part of the year.
Reach out to Wall Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. with any inquiries or to make an appointment.