It’s officially February, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, everyone knows that love is in the air. But what else is in the air in your home? Could it be dust? Is your heating system struggling to keep up with the chilly Central Ohio weather? It’s easy to forget about the unsung hero in your basement, and maybe your HVAC system deserves a little love this Valentine’s Day. We at Delaware Heating & Air are celebrating our furnaces’ hard work this winter, and we encourage you to do the same! That’s why we put together a list of check up tips that are sure to make your heating system blush.
A Different Kind Of Love
When it comes to showing some love to that special someone in your life, usually a candlelit dinner does the trick. It’s a little different with HVAC systems, and they tend to prefer more… mechanical acts of love. So here are three tips on finding exactly how to show your heating system some loving appreciation.
Every Kiss Begins With Clean
The most memorable gift you can give your furnace this Valentine’s Day is a new air filter! Typically, filters need to be replaced every other month, so consider treating your heating system to some easier work with a nice clean filter. On the upside, not only will your furnace appreciate it, but so will your family. Air filters do a great job of keeping the air in your home clean and dust free. That way, the only thing in the air on Valentine’s Day will be love!
Open Up Your Hearts (And Vents)
Did your dad ever have little tricks to save money around the house? Perhaps one of them was closing off vents in the unused rooms of your home to save energy and money. Surprising as it may be, this is a serious myth. When your HVAC system was installed, details were adjusted to fit your home so that the right amount of air entered each room and returned to your furnace through the return vents. By closing vents in unused rooms, you are actually making your furnace work harder because you are adjusting the pressure and messing with the balance of air distribution. It can also lead to aggravations in your air ducts and eventually leaks which will make your furnace work even harder (and cost you a lot more money in the process). So do yourself and your furnace a favor and open those vents!
A Gift That Keeps On Giving
The last thing you can do to show your furnace some love this Valentine’s Day is to treat it to a tune-up! Having a professional take a look at your heating system can help you identify any small problems before they get out of hand, and save you a lot of money in the future! In addition, if you still have a warranty on your furnace, they typically require you to keep it valid by getting a professional check-up at least once a year.
Set the Mood
Our HVAC systems work endlessly every winter to keep us warm and comfortable in our homes. Typically, they don’t get much attention until they malfunction, but you can give them a little loving this Valentine’s Day by being proactive with a tune up! If you’d like to give your furnace the gift that keeps on giving, you can call Delaware Heating & Air today at 740-227-8302, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here! In the long run, it pays off to pamper your HVAC system now, because it’ll keep it running smoothly and efficiently through the rest of your winter!
