When the weather cools, the leaves change color, and the holidays are on the horizon, you might have more on your mind than home maintenance. However, taking care of a few essential tasks around the house is a great way to prevent residential HVAC problems. Here are three things to check off your maintenance checklist before the cold settles in for good. 

What HVAC Maintenance Tasks Should You Address Before Winter? 

1. Replace Your Air Filter 

During the summer, your indoor air filters can take quite a beating, especially if you like to leave the windows open to let in fresh air. Pet dander, cleaning fumes, and even the dust particles carried by the wind can accumulate and clog filters, leading to an inefficient residential HVAC system during the colder months. Always change your air filter before winter, and replace it when it starts to look dirty. 

2. Schedule an Annual Inspection

Over time, different components of your residential HVAC system are subject to wear and tear, which can compromise the functionality and safety of your furnace. To prevent issues like carbon monoxide emissions and sudden failures, schedule a furnace inspection annually each fall. During these routine visits, HVAC professionals will check for a long list of issues, including malfunctioning components, air temperature problems, and even excess noise or strange smells. 

3. Reprogram Your Thermostat 

When you switch your HVAC system from cooling mode to heating, make sure to reprogram your thermostat. Update the time, and check the temperature setting schedule to ensure your system isn’t set to temperatures that are only ideal in the summertime. 

Whether you’re due for a residential HVAC inspection or you need a little help getting your furnace up to speed for winter, the team at Concord Heating & Air Conditioning can help. They offer comprehensive HVAC services including new unit installation and air filtration maintenance for residents throughout Cabarrus County, NC. In addition, they make financing easy with 0% interest and special promotions on certain products. For a full list of their services, visit their website. For an estimate or more information on a financing package, call (704) 786-6608 today.