Cooler weather is here, and you may even have already turned on your heater in the early morning hours. Like many household appliances, common problems can be avoided by a little regular maintenance. In this post, we’ll discuss a few common-sense ways to ensure that your heater is ready to keep you toasty all winter long! Your entire HVAC system should get a professional tune-up at least once a year. We recommend it twice a year, once in the spring and again in the fall. That way you’re prepared for the switch from heat to air conditioning, and then back to heat. The Bosworth Company’s Fall Clean & Check includes a complete check-up and cleaning of your entire system. This regular maintenance will help avoid future breakdowns, improve efficiency, and ensure that your system is running safely. It bears repeating. Regularly changing your air filters can have a direct impact on the life of your system. A clogged filter means your HVAC is working harder than it needs to. Make things easier by cleaning or changing them every couple of months. This next one is for safety: you know about checking the batteries on your smoke detector, but make sure to check the batteries on your carbon monoxide (CO) detector too. Carbon monoxide is created by your furnace to help heat your home. If your system is working properly, the CO should be filtered out, but if CO is getting into your home, you’ll want to know right away! A properly working CO detector could save your life! Make sure all of your air vents (registers) are open. It may seem like closing the vents in rooms you don’t use will help conserve energy, but it actually has the opposite effect. Your system was designed with the right power for your home, so if some vents are closed, it’s not operating at peak efficiency. The area around your furnace unit should be clear. Make sure there isn’t debris, insulation, storage, or other things that could hinder performance or interfere with one of our techs serving your unit! A programmable thermostat may seem like an unnecessary luxury, but it will actually help transform your system. Not only will it increase efficiency, but it will also offer some conveniences you’ll never know how you lived without! If you’re currently running a gas furnace, consider upgrading to an electric heat pump. Not only are they more environmentally friendly, but they also will increase overall efficiency and lower your power bill!

Worth The Call

If you have any questions about preparing for the winter or are ready to take advantage of our Fall Clean & Check, make an appointment online or call The Bosworth Company today at (555) 555-5555. It’s Worth the Call. Always.
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