Tips for Fall HVAC Maintenance

Getting your HVAC maintenance accomplished and preparing your HVAC system for fall is simple. As long as you adhere to an HVAC maintenance checklist, you should not have to put too much effort into preparing your system for the cooler weather ahead.

September is usually a transition month. The weather can still be quite warm, but it’s easy to tell that fall is on the way. While temperatures during the daytime hours can be sweltering, nighttime typically brings much cooler and pleasant temperatures. You might still need to use your air conditioner round-the-clock during September, but chances are your system will run less frequently.

This time of year, it’s a good idea to think about HVAC maintenance and scheduling an end-of-season appointment with your  HVAC company. When you call for an appointment, make sure to ask for a an HVAC maintenance checklist to help you better prepare for your appointment.

Fall HVAC maintenance on your air conditioning system can be seen as a preventive measure. If your air conditioning system is in tip-top shape going into the fall season, it should be ready for use next year. Additionally, an HVAC maintenance appointment will ensure your HVAC system is ready to handle the upcoming winter season.

Following are several very good tips to keep in mind regarding a fall HVAC maintenance appointment:

• A fall HVAC maintenance appointment will provide an opportunity for an HVAC technician to help you re-program your thermostat for upcoming cold weather. If you need help programming your thermostat for the winter, this is a good opportunity to have an HVAC technician help you set your thermostat with desired temperature settings for cold weather.
•  A fall HVAC maintenance appointment is a good time to make sure your HVAC filter is clean. You should be regularly changing or cleaning your HVAC system’s air filter. If you haven’t changed your filter in a while, it can be changed during your fall HVAC maintenance appointment.
•  A fall HVAC maintenance appointment will ensure your HVAC maintenance checklist is fulfilled. There are certain tasks that should be completed as part of your HVAC maintenance checklist. Your HVAC technician will make sure all items are checked off the list.
•  A fall HVAC maintenance appointment is a good time of year to make sure your system is in good shape and ready for winter. The last thing you want is for cold weather to arrive, and your HVAC system to not be ready. A fall maintenance appointment will reduce the risk that something will go wrong with your furnace when you need it.

 The short period of time in between summer and winter, during which you may not need to utilize either your air conditioning system or your furnace, is a good time to schedule an HVAC maintenance appointment. If your system is in need of repairs, the repairs can be completed during this period of low usage. It’s always a good idea to stay ahead of the game with your annual HVAC maintenance appointment. Schedule yours today!