Winter is almost over. If you're like most people, you're still using your heater to keep your house warm. That doesn't mean you shouldn't be thinking about spring maintenance projects. If you have scheduled an appointment for your HVAC maintenance, now's the time to do that. Here are four reasons to schedule heating maintenance services for your HVAC system.
Get the System Ready for Transition
Your HVAC system goes through a big transition between winter and spring. Depending on where you live, you could go straight from heater use to AC use. That type of change can put a lot of strain on your HVAC system. That's where HVAC maintenance comes into the picture. When you schedule an end-of-winter maintenance appointment for your HVAC system, you make it easier for your system to transition from heating to air conditioning.
Control Residential Energy Costs
If you're like most people, you try to control your residential energy costs. You can use alternate heating methods to keep your home warm during the winter. One way to reduce your heating bill during the winter is to use your fireplace. During the summer, you might not have access to alternative ways to cool down your home. That means your cooling bills can go through the roof. To prevent that, you need to schedule an end-of-season maintenance appointment for your HVAC system. Routine maintenance will get your HVAC system ready for warm weather, which can help control your cooling costs.
Avoid Lapses in HVAC Service
If you rely on your HVAC system to heat and cool your home, you can't afford to deal with lapses in service. Unfortunately, that can happen when you don't service your HVAC system before spring arrives. A lot can go wrong with your HVAC system during the winter. A late-winter service call can help identify those problems. During the maintenance appointment, your plumber can take care of the problems that could lead to a breakdown. That way, you don't need to be without your heater this winter, or your air conditioner come summer.
Reduce Springtime Allergies
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, it's time to service your HVAC system. Most allergies are dormant during the winter months. That's because there's not much pollen in the air during the winter. That all changes once spring arrives. If you don't service your HVAC this winter, all the pollen and dust could come flowing into the house through the ducts. And through the dirty filters. You can reduce springtime allergies by servicing your HVAC system this winter.
What was the first thing you did when you got up this morning?
If you answered "go to the bathroom," "get a drink of water," or "brush my teeth," then it's important to realize the role that a plumber has already played in your day. The plumber who installed your plumbing made that morning routine possible! Some other plumbers may have worked on the system over the years, also contributing to your experience. Plumbers have a bigger impact on our daily lives than we often realize. In fact, that's one reason we write this blog — to make our readers more aware of their plumbing.