Tips to Prepare Your Home for the North Georgia Winter Season
- Top Quality Heating & Cooling
- Sep 9
- 3 min read
As fall arrives, so does the sweet and chilling anticipation of winter weather. Waking up to beautiful sunrises with crisp morning air, your favorite sweater, and a warm fall coffee to start your day is the perfect time to start preparing the household for these upcoming winter months. Following these simple tips will ensure all Homeowner's homes will stay:
Warm and Cozy
The most energy efficient, whether consuming gas or electricity
In the best condition to prolong the longevity of their furnace or heat pump system.
Safe by addressing or removing any potential safety hazards
Why it's important to thoroughly check your home's heating system:
Although it seems winter is already here, it is advised that professionals should inspect your home's heating system before winter arrives. Timely filter changes and HVAC Furnace Maintenance performed by our licensed HVAC technician's are Top Quality Heating & Cooling’s best solutions to increase the furnace's life and reduce any chances of malfunction.
Operating a dirty furnace or one that isn’t properly tuned up can cause damage to the furnace. An improperly maintained heating system will cause your utility bills to be higher because the HVAC system will have to work harder to produce the desired temperature. Operating an improperly maintained heating system can potentially cause premature breakdowns by causing mechanical components to work overtime causing unneccesary wear and tear.
Top Quality Heating & Cooling heating offers excellent affordable HVAC Maintenance Services for your furnace and heat pump to keep it running at it's best throughout the winter season. Luckily, homeowners can take some proactive steps before they schedule their bi-annual HVAC Maintenance to prepare their homes for the North Georgia winter season!
Be ready for winter by preparing your home beforehand.
While we recommend you call our licensed professionals to diagnose your system thoroughly on an annual basis, there are a few items homeowners can check themselves.
Steps for Homeowners to take care of their HVAC Heating Systems
Before performing any maintenance, turn off the system and wait for the blower to stop.
Check your air filter and replace, if needed. We recommend that you replace the filter every Spring and every Fall (though most 1" filters require changing every 1-3 mo's)
Check the filter monthly between changes to ensure it isn’t dirty.
Remove any debris near or on the furnace and return vents. Items around the furnace can be a fire hazard and obstruct the air supply.
Listen for noises while your heater is running. Furnaces that aren’t running efficiently often produce odd noises. (ex. rattling, banging, roaring, ...)
Ensure your thermostat is working correctly. Replace the batteries in thermostats or any wireless system in the home.
Pay close attention to any unusual odors, especially if you have a gas furnace.
Don’t forget to turn your heat down (only a couple degrees) when no one is home.
Feel for any air leaks from cracks in your doors or windows, and put weather stripping around doors or windows to prevent that cool air from getting inside your home.
Monitor heat vents to ensure proper heat distribution throughout the home.
Check condensate hoses and traps, should be regularly treated with white vinegar.
Perform a visual inspection of the heat exchanger, burners, and switches. Look for cracks, rust or deterioration.
Ensure the carbon monoxide detector is working; test it, and replace the batteries annually.
If you have any concerns or questions about your furnace or HVAC system,
Call/Text Top Quality Heating & Cooling today and inquire about a maintenance plan.
Our professional seasoned HVAC technician's will get you ready for winter temperatures!
678-928-1728
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