Fall has finally arrived! That means, soon enough, it will be time to throw on cozy knitwear, participate in seasonal activities, and celebrate all things holidays. As cooler weather fills the air, before you know it, you'll be reaching for your furnace and turning up the heat. But is your heating system ready for that? There are so many things you can do to prepare your HVAC system for fall and winter, but the most important thing of all is scheduling HVAC maintenance! Here, our HVAC technicians at Spoor's Heating & Air Conditioning discuss the top four reasons you should schedule HVAC maintenance in the fall. Contact us today to learn more about our Home Comfort Club and enroll in our HVAC maintenance program!
Prepare Your Heater For Winter
One of the most important reasons to schedule HVAC service in the fall is to prepare your furnace and filtration systems for the upcoming winter. The cooler temperatures that arrive during fall mean winter is just around the corner. If you're like most people, it's likely your heater hasn't run for some time, and you wouldn't want any surprises when you first flip on the switch for heat. If you ask our HVAC contractors about our busiest days, we'll tell you one of them is the first cold day of the season! Get your system checked and maintained to be ready for high use during the coldest days of the year!
Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
There are plenty of practical and economic reasons for having your HVAC system tuned up during the fall, but have you considered the quality of your indoor air? Contrary to what you might think, the pollutants filtering through your indoor spaces may exceed those outdoors. Pollutant levels indoors, according to the EPA, can be 2 to 5 times higher than outdoors. And because we spend so much time indoors during the fall and winter months, it's important to ensure your indoor air quality (IAQ) is high and healthy. Preventative maintenance during the fall can ensure the level of indoor pollutants in your home is reduced.
Minimize Risk Of Danger
If your HVAC system has a small problem and it goes unnoticed, it can turn into a costly and inconvenient problem. But sometimes, a small, unnoticed problem can result in a much worse and more harmful outcome. Issues such as short circuits or heat exchanger cracks can make it dangerous to operate your heating system, potentially resulting in fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. Most people don't give these problems serious thought, yet tens of thousands of Americans visit the emergency room each year due to carbon monoxide leaks alone. Scheduling HVAC maintenance in the fall, before the high-use season, can minimize the risk of danger and harm to your property, you, and your loved ones.
Look For Repair Concerns
Among the most prominent causes of HVAC failure and breakdowns is neglecting twice-yearly preventative maintenance. Scheduling HVAC maintenance in the fall minimizes the likelihood of breakdowns and system failure throughout and fall and winter seasons, which can help you avoid costly repairs and give you peace of mind that your home will remain comfortable and cozy when you need it most. Without a maintenance plan, you may not be aware of underlying issues within your system that can develop into severe problems. During a maintenance call, our technicians clean all components of your system and thoroughly inspect them for any damage or signs of wear and tear.