When the winter weather hits here in the greater Winston-Salem, North Carolina area, you want your home to be cozy and warm inside. To ensure you and your family’s comfort this winter, you have to prepare your heating system for those freezing months. Avoid costly repairs and surprise breakdowns with regular heating system maintenance. Below are some simple steps you can take to ensure your Winston-Salem, NC home is prepared to take on the colder months ahead.
Replace Your Air Filters
Did you know that majority of HVAC system breakdowns and complications are caused by dirty air filters? Something so little and simple can make a huge difference in your heating systems efficiency and your homes comfort. The general rule of thumb is to change your air filters once every 3 months (or the start of a new season) but some people may require to change their filters more often due to the number of people in their home, the number of pets, etc. We recommend checking on your air filters once a month and then deciding whether or not they need to be replaced to ensure HVAC efficiency.
Consider Upgrading
Depending on the age of your current heating unit and the shape it’s in, you might want to consider upgrading your heating system before the cold weather arrives. If there is a perfect time of the year to take a day without heating or cooling, it’s during the fall because the temperatures are mild. If you heater is old and needs replacing, now is the time to act to ensure your Winston-Salem, NC home is comfortable all winter long.
Schedule Professional Maintenance
Last but certainly not least, the best thing you can do for your heating system (and HVAC system as a whole) is to schedule regular maintenance before the severe weather arrives. Professional heating maintenance is the only way to ensure that your furnace or heat pump is working at its full capacity. If there are any minor issues with your heater, your HVAC technician will spot it and correct it before it becomes too large of a problem to solve quickly. Heating maintenance will give you peace of mind that your Winston-Salem, NC home is prepared to keep you warm in the cold months. It will also save you money on your energy bills, increase your heaters lifespan, improve your home comfort and indoor air quality and more! Call Gwyn Electrical Plumbing Heating Cooling today to learn more about our professional heating maintenance service.
