Your furnace needs to be in top shape this winter. Without proper maintenance, your residential HVAC system may break down and require repairs, leaving your family vulnerable to the cold. Fortunately, you can perform some winter maintenance to preserve your home’s warmth. Below are a few tips to ensure your furnace works its best.

Residential HVAC System Tips for Winter

1. Get Your Ductwork Cleaned

Dust and other contaminants can build up in your ductwork. Without proper cleaning, those dirty particles will blow into and throughout your home. This compromised air quality can be irritating for people who have allergies and asthma. Have your ducts cleaned every year before the temperatures drop so they’re dust-free and ready to fill your home with clean, warm air.

2. Change Your Filters Every Month

Many people turn on their residential HVAC system and forget about the furnace unless something breaks. It is important, however, to keep the filters in mind. Look near the intake area of your furnace and locate the gap where a filter slides in. Change this filter every month to promote high air quality and help your HVAC run efficiently.

3. Get Inspections

Call an HVAC technician to inspect your home in the late summer or early fall. They’ll assess your furnace, air conditioning, and ductwork so you’re ready to crank up the heat now and turn on the AC again come summer. They will repair any issues and mitigate the risk of hazards so you know your furnace is safe to use when the temperatures drop.

Homeowners can prevent furnace emergencies by performing simple winter maintenance. To schedule a residential HVAC appointment with April’s Country Air Heating & Cooling in Bolivar, MO, call (417) 326-2771. Visit the website to learn about how they can improve your home heating and cooling energy efficiency. Their experienced and highly trained technicians can install furnaces and air conditioners as well as provide repair work to prevent disruptions in your HVAC service.