It’s important to maintain your heating system so that it continues to keep you warm throughout the colder months. If you want to extend the lifespan of your system and make sure your heater provides you with the warm air you need for as long as possible, be sure to follow these tips for maintaining your home’s heating system.
- Change air filters. The air filters around your home trap dust and other particles in the air to help improve your indoor air quality. These filters get dirty as more and more contaminants get trapped, and the dirtier your filters are, the harder your heating system has to work. Over time, the constant strain on your system will lead to premature damages and even breakdowns, so be sure to change your air filters every month or so.
- Be mindful of the temperature. You don’t want drastic changes to your thermostat. Extreme temperature fluctuations are bad for your heating system and can cause it to work hard to make large jumps from lower settings to higher ones. Changes by a few degrees are fine, but think twice before making large jumps in temperature.
- Hire maintenance services. All systems at work in your home should be looked at by a professional periodically to make sure everything is working smoothly and there aren’t any hidden problems going ignored. Your heating system is no exception. Hire maintenance services, especially if you suspect there’s a problem, so that you can get issues diagnosed and addressed sooner rather than later.
If you need a heating technician to take a look at your heating system, call us here at Lonon Heating, A/C and Air Quality today.