As we all know, all good things must come to an end, and the summer is no different. We begin to see the colors of the leaves change, the temperature drops, and it begins to get darker earlier; there are a few things that homeowners should do to protect their A/C as the coldest months of the year start to approach. With the help of Delaware Heating & Air, you can be confident that your A/C unit stays in tip-top shape.
Schedule Your Furnace Tune-Up + Safety Check
When you transition from using the A/C to your furnace on a daily basis, it is crucial to schedule your annual tune-up + safety check. Not only does this ensure that your furnace will keep you warm during the cold winter nights, but also that it keeps you safe. Additionally, at the time of your inspection, our HVAC professionals can assist in helping you get your AC unit ready for winter.
Check & Change Your Air Filter
Typically during the summer, it becomes second nature to remember to change your air filter because you can feel the difference. However, if your A/C filter is dirty and isn’t changed regularly, it can cause your furnace to work harder than it needs to. Thus, increasing your monthly utility bills. One of the easiest ways to remember to do this is to replace the filter as soon as the weather drops and check the filter periodically throughout the winter and replace it as necessary.
Clean & Cover Your A/C Unit
During one of the warmer days, before winter officially hits, you should clean the AC unit. You want to make sure to get rid of all the bird droppings, sticks, leaves, dead bugs, and dirt. Removing the debris makes it less appealing for small animals to take shelter in during the cold. If it is not cleaned correctly, you may come back to broken parts and chewed wires in the spring. Moreover, you want to buy a cover that is up to your labor warranty agreement standards. You can typically find these at hardware stores such as ACE, Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Menards. If you are not sure what type of cover to get, ask an associate at the hardware store of your choice or your technician at the time of your furnace tune-up and safety check.
Schedule your seasonal maintenance today!
Our Delaware Heating & Air specialists are here to help with all of your HVAC questions, comments, and concerns. Call Delaware Heating & Air today at (740) 227-8302, or schedule a heating or cooling repair appointment online now by clicking here!
