The fall season is going strong and that means making sure that your HVAC systems are ready to meet your heating needs. But you don’t want to stop thinking about your AC quite yet. The best way to care for these systems is by keeping up with regular homeowner maintenance, and we have just the tips to help.
Keep reading to learn more about the steps you can take to help maintain both your air conditioning and heating systems as we get closer to the winter season. Then when you’re ready to partner with one of your local Rochester heating and cooling companies, give us a call to schedule an appointment for professional service.
AC Maintenance
Before turning your air conditioner off completely, you want to complete a few maintenance steps to ensure that your system is ready to take a break during the winter season. First, you can go ahead and change out your old air filter for a new one. Even though you won’t be using your air conditioner until later in the spring, having a clean air filter in place now gives you a head start.
You can also rinse out the condensate drain line with vinegar to prevent mold from developing in the line during the off-season. Otherwise, when you turn your AC on in the spring you may find that a tough clog is preventing the system from operating the way it should.
If you didn’t schedule a professional service appointment for your air conditioner already this year, go ahead and schedule the service now. Doing so gives you the peace of mind that your air conditioner will be ready next spring to keep your home cool and comfortable without any issues. Our team can identify any problems and fix them now so that they don’t fester and get worse while your AC sits unused.
Heater Maintenance
It’s a good idea to complete similar steps for your heating system before we get too far into winter. If you did not put a clean air filter in place at the end of last year, go ahead and do that now. This is one of the most important steps in maintaining good furnace operation.
In fact, dust can have a negative impact on how your heater operates. Be sure to set reminders for when it is time to change out the air filter again so you don’t find yourself with a clogged filter in place potentially blocking airflow into the system.
You can also turn your heater off completely and wipe down the inside of the cabinet once it is completely cooled down. This is another step you want to complete regularly throughout the heating season to keep dust and dirt at bay. Keeping up with vacuuming and dusting during the winter season is another way to reduce the number of particles in the year to begin with.
If you didn’t schedule heater maintenance at the beginning of this year, go ahead and schedule the service appointment now before winter begins. Otherwise, you may be left calling us in the middle of the season because of a heater breakdown.
Contact Potter Heating Cooling & Plumbing today to schedule your heating services. Our team is here to help with all of your heating and air conditioning needs.