Maintain Your Equipment Correctly


The U.S. Department of Energy says that dirt and neglect are the leading causes of heating/cooling system failures. Regular maintenance is the way to head off these problems. As a homeowner, the best move you can make to maintain your home's heating and cooling equipment is to pick up the phone and call a qualified contractor.





 		 However, there are a few simple things you can do on your own.
  • Check and replace filters regularly in forced-air systems.
  • Bleed radiators in the fall if you have a steam-heat system.
  • Check that steam radiators, baseboard convectors, and in air systems, air outlets, are unobstructed and delivering heat.
  • Check that thermostats are set so that the heating/cooling system turns on and off as programmed in all systems.
  • If you have programmable thermostats, check that they are programmed as you want. (You may want to change on/off schedule as the seasons change.)
 A qualified heating contractor or service technician, on the other hand, will give your system a thorough check. The contractor will:
  • Inspect the entire system
  • Check all system controls
  • Check and tighten all connections
  • Adjust system components as needed for optimal operation
  • Lubricate moving parts
  • Clean coils, drains, etc., found in your particular system
Learn how to choose a qualified contractor.

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