Don’t forget your HVAC system this Christmas!

Dec 23, 2020 | Blog, Delaware, Energy Saving, Heating, HVAC, Indoor Air Quality, Maintenance

With Christmas here and the New Year right around the corner, it can be easy to forget about our HVAC systems during the busy holiday season. So in order to give your heating and cooling equipment the TLC it needs and deserves, we at Delaware Heating & Air put together a list of some of the best gifts you can give your home comfort equipment this Christmas:

Invest in a Smart Thermostat

If you haven’t already, you should think about giving yourself the gift of convenience and peace of mind by investing in a smart thermostat! Smart Thermostats are very affordable and easy to install. They allow you to optimize your system, adding up to significant energy savings. Additionally, these higher-tech gadgets come with a host of cool features, including air filter replacement reminders, air quality features, system diagnostics, and Wi-Fi compatibility and smartphone access so you can adjust your settings from anywhere, anytime.

Change Your Air Filters

Dirty or obstructed air filters can cause a host of problems that range from minor airflow hindrance to major system failure. Changing them regularly won’t only ensure better indoor air quality, but it will also lessen the load on your unit as well. This will result in lower energy consumption and less wear and tear, which means longer and cheaper service life of your comfort systems.

Check Insulation

Insulation allows your heating equipment to function efficiently by lowering the amount of heating and cooling your system has to do by preventing treated air from rising out. If you haven’t done so recently, have a professional check your attic and basement and assess whether there’s a need to add insulation or replace it.

Clear Outdoor Unit

If you haven’t done so recently, take the time to clean and remove unwanted elements inside your outdoor unit. These types of things can compromise a system’s performance, causing expensive problems. Also remove leaves, dirt, trash, and other debris from your condenser.

Inspect Air Ducts

Be mindful this winter that dirt and other pollutants tend to accumulate inside ductwork as it ages, forcing a system to have to work harder. Over time, this negatively impacts the quality of air circulating in a dwelling, causing unwanted odors and even respiratory problems.

Get an HVAC Tune-up

We say this often. However, for good reason. There’s simply no substitute for an HVAC system tune-up that includes preventative maintenance. Allowing our certified technicians to ensure your unit is working properly and efficiently as part of a maintenance visit enables them to troubleshoot for problems that helps you avoid repairs and minor wear-and-tear.