Homeowners must maintain household appliances and utilities, including residential HVAC systems, to avoid costly repairs. Heating and air conditioning repairs aren’t always cheap, and having to replace a cooling and heating unit is even more expensive. Luckily, HVAC contractors have recommendations for how homeowners can keep their systems operating at peak efficiency. Fall is a fantastic time for HVAC maintenance. Here’s why.

Is Your Residential HVAC Ready for Fall?

In summer, many homeowners run the air conditioning all season long. Continual use, however, takes a toll on HVAC systems. Before you crank it up again for winter, check if it’s ready for use. Performing inspections, changing out the air filter, and clearing debris from the condenser ensure efficient operation when switching from AC to heat. Also, as soon as the temperatures drop, heating contractors get busy. Book your fall inspection early to avoid service delays and emergency repairs.

How to Keep Warm Without Overpaying

Whether it’s heating or cooling, an HVAC system consumes a lot of energy, but you don’t have to overspend to stay comfortable. Leverage the sun’s heat by leaving curtains open on windows that receive direct light and closing the drapes across windows that don’t to keep cold air out. Inspect the exterior of your home, sealing windows and doors and patching cracks in your foundation or siding. In addition, adjust your ceiling fans to spin clockwise to draw rising heat downward.

Make sure your residential HVAC system receives the maintenance it needs this fall by contacting the experts at Living Comfort HVAC in Liberty Township, OH. For more than 35 years, their team of licensed, bonded, and insured HVAC contractors has helped residents in Hamilton, Springboro, Mason, and Middletown with professional inspections, repairs, and replacements. Schedule an appointment by calling (513) 833-3876, or learn more about their services online.