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Winter is underway, and people are putting on their warmest clothes, enjoying hot cocoa, and getting ready for ice and snow. You’re prepared for winter weather, but is your HVAC system? To ensure you never lose a day of heat due to a malfunctioning furnace, Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning advises you to perform a few maintenance tasks.

5 Ways To Prepare Your HVAC System For Winter

Clear Items Away From Your Furnace & Vents

If you’ve been storing items near your furnace, move them a safe distance away from the unit before turning it on to eliminate fire risks. To ensure your furnace runs efficiently, check the vents in each room to make sure nothing obstructs the airflow. 

Vacuum Frequently

Too much dust will clog your furnace’s filters, ducts, and other components, making it work harder. The best way to combat this is to vacuum frequently during the winter, especially near your furnace.

Investigate Unusual Smells

When you turn on your furnace, pay attention to odors. If you detect a rotten egg scent, you probably have a gas leak and should turn off the unit immediately and call a contractor for furnace repairs. Musty smells could mean you have mold and mildew in your HVAC vents.

Change Your Filter

Middletown-OH-HVACRegularly changing your furnace filter, especially during heavy use, is an excellent way to maintain a high level of energy efficiency. Heating and air contractors recommend replacing it once a month during the winter.

Schedule An Inspection

To ensure your HVAC system works at peak efficiency, have it checked by a heating and cooling services professional. They’ll fix small issues before they grow into large problems, saving you money on furnace repairs during the winter.

Robinson Heating & Air Conditioning is celebrating its 70th year of providing outstanding HVAC services to residents of southwestern Ohio, and they have the expertise to keep your furnace in top shape. To schedule an inspection or request a quote, call (800) 397-8975. Visit their website to learn more about their products and services, and like them on Facebook to stay up to date about specials.

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