As Halloween decorations start hitting the shelves and pumpkin spice lattes make a comeback, your home is in for some seasonal changes as well. Fluctuations in temperature test your home heating and cooling, making this an important time of year to ensure your entire HVAC system is working efficiently. Follow the fall maintenance steps below to support your home systems’ performance.
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Check Your Air Filter
One simple but important home maintenance task is inspecting the air filters in your HVAC systems. As autumn sets in, it’s especially crucial to check heating filters that may have gone unused during the summer. Dirty and clogged filters interfere with the efficiency of your HVAC systems and, over time, can strain and damage their operational components. While changing filters is a monthly job to perform throughout the year, fall is a great time to look extra closely at these crucial components.
Schedule a Service Tune-Up
Fall is a great time of year to schedule your annual HVAC maintenance. These tune-ups ensure your system is operating at peak efficiency. Not only does maintenance correct small quirks before they evolve into more costly problems, but it also extends the life of your heating and cooling systems. Annual maintenance may include:
- Checking the functioning and settings of your thermostat
- Inspecting your system’s airflow
- Cleaning/replacing air filters if needed
- Testing your system’s temperature control cycle
- Checking safety controls
- Reviewing the quality of your system’s installation
- Inspecting and correcting electrical connections
- Checking and cleaning AC condenser coil
- Cleaning and examining AC blower components
Check Your Thermostat
Texas doesn’t lose its daytime heat right away as summer slides into fall, even as increasing chill sets in during the evenings. This makes fall an important time to revisit the settings on your thermostat. Not only can this better ensure your daily and nightly comfort, but it can also keep your HVAC system from needlessly spending energy as the seasons change. Whenever possible, you’ll want to take advantage of those moments when the temperature outside is already comfortable, programming your thermostat to engage your heating and cooling only when it is needed. Setting a reasonable upper and lower limit can save you money, as the Department of Energy estimates every degree you reduce your heating corresponds to a savings of 3% per month.
Unblock Your Vents
Move any furnishings or decor that may be obstructing your vents and registers. This will make it easier for heating and cooling to reach all the rooms of your home and reduce the overall strain on your HVAC system as the seasons change. Wipe down your registers and keep your vents and ducts clean of debris and dust. Unblocked vents also reduce your risk of carbon monoxide buildup.
Why Choose MHC Air Services for Fall HVAC Maintenance?
With over 45 years of serving Texas homes, MHC Air Services is a family-owned and -operated company that offers our customers 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Our NATE-certified technicians provide great service with competitive pricing for all your seasonal HVAC needs. If the unexpected arises, we’re here for you with 24/7 emergency service.
Don’t let the cool weather catch you by surprise! Contact us today to get your HVAC system ready for fall.