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Fall is an excellent time to perform routine maintenance on your heating and cooling system, as you'll need it less often. This will also help you identify any problems and ensure the heating system will be ready to warm your home as soon as the weather gets chilly. Here are a handful of ways to care for your HVAC system during this time.

Your Guide to Fall HVAC Care

1. Leave the Thermostat

Fall days may fluctuate from warmer to cooler, causing you to make small adjustments to your thermostat more frequently. However, over-adjusting tends to drive up energy bills and may throw off the thermostat's calibration. Instead, use ceiling fans or open the windows on warmer days.

2. Replace the Filter

HVACEven when you're not running the HVAC as often during autumn, the filter will continue to collect dust. Prevent allergy issues and burning odors when you turn on your heater for the first time by changing or cleaning the filter at least once per month.

3. Investigate Odd Noises

After working hard to keep your home cool throughout the summer, your HVAC may start to make unusual sounds. These often point to worn belts or faulty motors. Repairing these issues in the fall is usually cheaper since it's the offseason, and it'll allow you to turn on your air conditioner without problems once spring arrives.

4. Clean Around the Unit

As trees defoliate, leaves, pinecones, and branches may collect around your outdoor unit, blocking the flow of intake air. Remove leafy debris to prevent inefficiency, elevated energy bills, and breakdowns.

 

When you’re ready to schedule professional HVAC maintenance, get in touch with Alpine Heating & Cooling. They provide heating and cooling upkeep, installations, and repairs to homes and businesses throughout Dundee, OH. Call (330) 359-7114 to get a quote on air conditioner repairs or a new furnace, and visit their website to learn more about how they can keep your indoor areas comfortable year-round.

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