When the weather starts getting colder, you want to make sure your HVAC unit is up to the challenge of keeping your family warm. Performing some HVAC service on your system in the early days of fall is the best way to not get caught off guard with a breakdown. Below are some maintenance tips you can follow to keep everything running smoothly all season long.

3 HVAC Service Tips

1. Clean or Change the Air Filter

A dirty or clogged air filter will cause your heater to have to work harder to put out warm air. Inspect its condition on a monthly basis to see if it should be cleaned or replaced. For the majority of filters, this should occur no later than three months after they have been installed. Mark this day on your calendar so you don’t forget, and, while you’re at it, vacuum over the air vents in your home during this time to remove any dust or dirt that has accumulated around them.  

2. Install a Programmable Thermostat

You can gain more control over your utility bills by installing a programmable thermostat. It will ensure your home is warm and inviting when you walk in the door but prevent your heater from running all day while no one is home. Depending on your location and home’s setup, one of these thermostats can save you significantly on your energy bills.

3. Schedule an Inspection

The best way to avoid any unwanted mishaps in the middle of winter is to have a professional HVAC service inspect your unit before you make the switch from AC to heat. A contractor will clean your unit and look it over to see if any repairs need to take place. Having these inspections performed each spring and fall will help prevent small problems from turning into large and costly ones, which will also increase the lifespan of your unit.

If you have not yet had your system inspected this season, contact Purvis Heating & Air Conditioning today. This HVAC service has been providing heating and cooling installation, maintenance, and repair work to Fitzgerald, GA, and the surrounding areas since 1976. You can call their office at (229) 423-9100 to schedule an appointment, or visit their website to learn more about their services and team.