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Winter HVAC Upkeep

Victoria Cleland
Thursday, 21 December 2017 / Published in Home Comfort, Home Tips, Maintenance

Winter HVAC Upkeep

Are you already sick of the cold weather?

The official first day of winter is the 21st of December. Chances are, the worst is yet to come weather-wise. Winter brings about parties with friends and family, holiday lights and assorted decor, but it also brings about cold drafts and slippery, snowy roads (unless you are fortunate enough to live in a place with mild weather). You want to make sure that your furnace is ready to tackle that cold weather when it rolls around.

Here are some winter home upkeep tips that can assure a comfortable, healthy holiday season.

  • Keep your outdoor furnace vent free from snow and winter debris to make sure your furnace is properly venting out the byproducts of combustion.
  • Turn off your holiday lights during the day and before you retire for the evening.
  • Change your furnace filter to make sure your indoor air quality is high and it’s not blocking airflow.
  • Talk to your local heating and air conditioning contractor about entering a maintenance agreement so you never forget your preventative maintenance appointment during the fall.
  • Check for air leaks. If you find any, seal them up with caulk or weather stripping to achieve maximum comfort and efficiency.
  • Set your thermostat to a reasonable temperature. The Department of Energy recommends a setting of 68F during the winter.

Want to squeeze in a last-minute maintenance appointment? Get in touch with your local heating and air conditioning contractor.

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1 Comment to “ Winter HVAC Upkeep”

  1. Caloosa Cooling says :
    January 23, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    Informative article! A heating system would make your home atmosphere warm and keep you comfortable in the midst of cold winter months. Most parts of the US are battling the cold. This isn’t the case in Florida, although this winter has been colder that what is usually expected in the Sunshine State.

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