This winter, you may not have that many projects at home to do since most of us were at home during the pandemic. So hopefully, your to-do list isn’t as high as the years before so that you can add to the checklist of your current projects. Having the right experts and resources you need will make your Ohio home cozier and worry-free throughout the winter season. Your best friend for projects like this would be your eyes. You will need to conduct visual inspections both inside your home and out. This will ensure your furnace is in good shape for the entire winter season. Our experts at Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning have provided a checklist below to ensure your home has heat this winter season.
- Protect Your Pipes- Insulate your pipes. Pipes insulation in your home is a must! It makes a difference in temperature and utility bills even if you live in a climate where freezing is uncommon.
- Inspect Attic Insulation– When your home lacks the proper attic insulation, and air sealing, the effects on your home’s comfort and energy efficiency are significant and costly.
- Check Your Fireplace. Debris and many other hazardous pieces can get inside your fireplace. This is vital to check every year to keep you, your home, and your family safe this winter.
- Get Your Annual Tune-Up & Safety Check- This will ensure that your system is the correct temperature output. In addition, to ensure safe operation, this will keep your furnace running as efficiently as possible all season.
- Inspect Electrical Components- Electrical anything can be a scary thought when you think about it. However, it doesn’t have to be. Just remember to inspect and be sure nothing is hazardous around all electrical appliances.
- Check Thermostat Settings– This may seem like one of the obvious things to do, but most homeowners don’t check this as often as they should. When something goes wrong, it doesn’t necessarily mean it is your AC unit. It might be a shorted connection from your thermostat to your HVAC system.
- Filter Changes-Changing your filter can be one of those things that makes a big difference in your heating system. Check to see if this needs to be changed as much as possible, at least every three months. On the other hand, if you or anyone in your household has allergies, a good rule to follow is to replace your filter once a month.
Like most homeowners in Ohio, we used the pandemic to help us get things done that we have put on the back burner for too long. Then, finally, we had time to step back and think more. Now that life is getting somewhat back to normal, we need to be sure we are doing everything to keep ourselves, our homes, and our families warm and safe this winter.
Today is your day to call Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning at (513) 216-5664, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here!