With cool temperatures on their way, many families are getting their homes ready for fall. Alongside raking leaves and cleaning the gutters, it’s essential to prepare the HVAC system. In addition to topping off the heating oil tank, take the following steps to ensure your heating system works for the months to come.

A Guide to Getting Your Heating System Fall-Ready

1. Clean the Ductwork

During the fall and winter, your heating system plays an integral role in the air quality of the home. Hire HVAC professionals to clean the ductwork and remove built-up dust, pet dander, mold, and other contagions. This task will improve the air quality, which is crucial to protect people with respiratory issues, like asthma, who may be more sensitive to these allergens.

2. Install a Smart Thermostat

If you’re using an analog thermostat, switch to a smart device. Homeowners can use these unique tools to program the indoor temperature from anywhere with internet, including setting the house to warm up before you get home from work. These programmable devices will save you money by analyzing energy-usage and going on and off automatically.

3. Set up a Heating Oil Delivery Schedule

While many people order heating oil at the beginning of the fall, it’s also essential to set up a delivery schedule for the entire season. This will ensure you never run out when temperatures drop. Also, ask your heating oil supplier about automated delivery services, where the company automatically delivers when you’re low. 

4. Get an Upgraded System

Many furnaces last around ten years. After this point, repairs can become increasingly expensive; it’s often better to get a new system than to keep putting money into one that’s near the end of its life span. Look for a furnace that has an ENERGY STAR® rating, which shows that it’s energy-efficient, using less oil to give off more heat. These appliances will save you money and reduce your environmental footprint.

If you need heating oil for the coming months, contact Thomaston OIl in Litchfield County, CT, to set up a delivery plan. Serving the Bristol area, they have been in the industry for over 30 years and offer 24/7 emergency AC and furnace repair services and heating oil delivery. Call the company at (860) 283-4878 or visit the website for information on their HVAC services.