Is Your Home Ready to Spring Forward
Spring is officially here and the temps will start to slowly rise. Have you prepared your home to spring forward? Is your home heating system ready for hibernation? If you cannot answer a resounding yes to either or both of these questions, you may not have conducted your furnace spring cleaning. The following are some tips regarding what you can do for your home (and your wallet) to prepare your New England home for spring and summer.
Spending the time and money to keep your home heating system in prime condition will save money on expensive emergency repairs and energy costs. The more you maintain your home heating system, the more likely you are to enjoy a syste that lasts longer and provides you and your famaily with a more comfortable home throughout all four seasons here in the Northeast.
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The following tips will keep your heating system happy and healthy.
The home heating systems that we rely on for heating our New England homes are extremely dependable, but like all mechanical equipment, they need attention from time to time. A certified professional should inspect your HVAC system at least once a year.
Unresolved HVAC problems can have a domino effect making it important to find the root of the issues in your heating and cooling system quickly. If you allow maintenance problems go unresolved, you could be setting yourself up for a costly repair.
If you want to avoid high heating and cooling system repair costs, you need to regularly maintain and check up on your HVAC system. This includes monthly, inspections done by you aand yearly maintenance services by a professional. This prevents problems from building up and causing unnecessary damage to your equipment and the rest of your home.
Now that winter is about to be left behind, here are three tips to get your home ready to spring forward:
CLEAR AND DRAIN YOUR PIPES
Excess moisture can collect into a drain pan and run through a condensate line that runs through the exterior of your home. Condensate lines can become clogged or blocked which can cause your equipment to freeze or lead to water damage.
REPLACE AIR FILTERS
The air filters of your heating and cooling system handle all of the air in your home. That’s a lot of dirt, dust, pollen, chemicals, and pet dander to hold onto! Replacing your filters every 30-60 days is one of the most important HVAC maintenance tasks throughout the year.
Clean air filters put a reduced strain on your heating and cooling system, making it more efficient.
CLEAR OUTDOOR UNIT
It is not uncommon for fall and winter debris to get into your outdoor unit. Before spring arrives, it’s a good idea to clear any leaves, twigs, excess mud or dirt, and trim any overgrown vegetation. The goal is to keep 3 feet or more of clear area around an outside compressor unit – thus allowing proper airflow.
CALL NALA for your Spring Cleaning
Our services are competitively priced and warrantied. Heating oil emergency services are available 24/7. FREE estimates are available for our equipment. We offer maintenance plans that will allow you to kick back and relax with the knowledge you and your family are covered.