6 THINGS TO DO
BEFORE THE COLD WEATHER HITS
– C H RI S B RUC E –
As hard as it is to admit, fall is upon us and while adjusting to
the change in temperature can be an adjustment personally,
our homes also need to make an adjustment. Here are a few ways
you can ensure your home HVAC system is ready for winter.
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Adjust your thermostat.
As the seasons change, the
first place you’ll want to have
a look at inside your home
is your thermostat. With the
advancement of thermostat
and furnace technology
over the past few years,
you should be able to find
a comfortable temperature
in your home. Some
thermostats have a “heat”
or “cool” switch, make sure
yours is in the “heat” position.
If you have a programmable
thermostat, cycle through
the menus and make sure
your programming schedule
matches your winter lifestyle. Cover your air conditioner
and turn the electrical
disconnect and/or breaker
to the off position, and
before putting on your
air conditioner cover for
the winter be sure to flip
the breaker or disconnect
switch. Doing this is a
great safeguard against
accidentally turning your AC
on in the winter, which could
potentially damage the unit.
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Change your furnace filter.
Regular filter changes are
imperative to maintaining a
healthy furnace. A dirty filter
can reduce the airflow which
can wreak havoc on your
furnace or cause nuisance “no
heat” calls. After replacing
your filter remember to write
down the date you changed
the filter to help you maintain
a regular filter change
schedule. The frequency of
filter changes will vary with
how often your furnace
runs, type of filter, and your
outside environment. It is
recommended that it be
checked at least once per
month.