Fall is the time to perform maintenance on your furnace or central air heating systems. They’ll be doing heavy work keeping your house warm during the winter. Below are the 5 best tips you should follow when making your HVAC or furnace maintenance checklist for fall.

HVAC & Furnace Maintenance List for Fall

1. Clean & Change Filters

According to the EPA, you should inspect, clean, and – if necessary – change the filters in your units monthly to maintain peak performance. All of the pollen, animal dander, and other allergens that peak during summer months may still be trapped in the filters of your cooling and heating system. Cleaning them before winter begins ensures you won’t still be plagued by allergies, and it will enhance your system’s winter performance.

2. Inspect for Damages

Take the time to visually inspect your system and look for broken or corroded pieces to the best of your ability. If you aren’t sure what your system’s parts usually look like, grab the owner’s manual. If you still aren’t sure, it’s a good idea to have a professional come to check your unit. 

3. Check Airflow 

Clogged and dirty vents make for poor airflow. When airflow is weak, your house has to work harder to reach the desired temperature. While your furnace may be fine, if the vents are clogged, it doesn’t matter. Ensuring good airflow promises a comfortable household and lower energy costs.

4. Remove Debris From Around It

If your unit is outside, take advantage of fall’s calmer weather patterns and trim dead or weak branches from trees around your unit. Clear away any leaves, sticks, or other items from the base of the unit so airflow isn’t blocked.

5. Schedule Your Annual Tune-Up

As mentioned before, the EPA recommends having an annual tune-up, and fall is a great time for this. During your tune-up, a technician will usually inspect all the working elements of your system, lubricate moving parts, repair or replace faulty pieces, test the efficiency of your system, check the connections, and more. After a tune-up, your air conditioning and heating system will run more efficiently and be much less likely to encounter issues during the winter.

 

 

If you need a tune-up for your HVAC or furnace system this fall, contact the experts at Bear Heating & Cooling in Girard, OH. Whether you have a central air unit needing maintenance or have a swimming pool heater that’s malfunctioning, their licensed professionals will perform quality work at affordable prices. They offer emergency services around the clock, and free consultations are available. Serving both commercial and residential clients, they have more than 36 years of experience. From HVAC repair to central air maintenance, they’ll do it all. View their heating services online, then call (330) 545-0743 for a consultation.