How to Prepare Your HVAC for Winter

Now is a great time to make sure that your HVAC system is ready for the winter season. Without winter prep, you could end up with heating bills that are much higher than they need to be. Use the following tips to help you get your equipment ready for cooler temperatures.

Put in a New Filter

One of the first things to do before the heating season starts is change the filter in your HVAC system. This filter gathers debris and dust over time, which leads to poor indoor air quality and less efficient heating. Changing the filter as part of winter prep helps ensure that your heating system will run as efficiently as it can throughout the season and that the air inside your Middletown home is healthy.

Check Your Thermostat

Making sure that your thermostat works properly can help you determine if your HVAC system needs any maintenance before the heating season starts. Test your home’s thermostat to see if the heat comes on as it should. Consider upgrading to a digital thermostat before winter if you have an older one. These newer thermostats help heat your home more efficiently.

Clear Away Vegetation

Your outdoor HVAC unit shouldn’t have any dead leaves, branches, weeds, or other vegetation around it. This can block the airflow from the unit, making your heating system work harder during the winter. This can also end up causing damage to the compressor, which shortens the life span of your HVAC system. There should be about two feet of clear space around your outdoor HVAC unit.

Schedule Duct Inspections

Part of winter prep for the heating season is making sure that your ducts are in good condition. Ducts for your heating system should be cleaned regularly and inspected to ensure that they’re all set for the season.

If you need HVAC maintenance done before winter arrives, please contact C. R. Wolfe Heating & Air Conditioning. We provide reliable HVAC services in the Middletown area.

Our goal is to help educate our customers in Middletown, New York about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about winterizing your home and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 845-367-4482.

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