Common Heating Maintenance Issues to Handle Before Winter
Winter is coming and with it comes the time to make sure that your heating system is ready to tackle the cold weather and keep you comfortable. From your furnace or boiler to the piping inside your home, you’ll want your heating repair specialists to make sure you’re ready for the season this year so that you can stay warm.
Winterization
Consider your whole house when you’re getting ready to enter the heating season. Drafts, poorly sealed windows and doors, and patchy insulation are all frequent causes of discomfort and inefficiency, and both of these factors can drive up your utility costs. Also consider having your air conditioner covered for the winter.
One of the most important things you can do is have your pipes jacketed or insulated, especially in crawlspaces or attics that are unheated. This will help avoid frozen or burst pipes, which can cause untold damage and bring high repair costs with them.
Pre-Season Inspections
Have your furnace, boiler, or other heating system thoroughly inspected before you begin daily use. Your air filters should be changed, and be sure to ask your heating repair specialist about high-efficiency filters that can potentially last longer and even boost the performance of your system. A pre-season inspection of your heating system can also help you spot minor repairs before they become major issues further into winter.
Routine Furnace and Heater Maintenance
Your furnace and heating system will need a few touch-ups before they are ready to run, and it doesn’t hurt to examine your ductwork for leaks. Furnace motors require lubrication and moving parts will need to be tightened, but with one easy visit, your heating repair specialist can ensure you’re good to go by the time winter arrives.
Contact A-All Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning at (888) 484-0354 to schedule a service with us and help get your home geared up for the heating season. Visit us online to explore our full range of services.
