Birmingham weather gets cold in the winter. Most residents depend on the comfort of their heating system to keep them warm. If you’re one of those people, now is the time to winterize your heating system. Winterizing your heating system ensures efficient warmth all winter long. It can also reduce the risk of a system breakdown and help cut the costs of your energy bills. Follow the guide below to winterize your heating system before cold weather arrives.
Insulate Pipes: When temperatures drop, pipes in the garage and on the exterior of your home can freeze. To prevent freezing, insulate the pipes. If you aren’t sure which pipes to insulate or the proper way to handle this task, give our HVAC technicians in Birmingham a call. You should also keep the garage door closed.
Insulate the Attic & Roof: insulate the attic and roof to keep more heat inside your home where it belongs. About ¼ of heat is lost through uninsulated roofs and attics, so make sure you’re ahead of the game and insulate.
Shut Off Exterior Piping: Watering the lawn is impossible when it’s frozen or covered in snow! Since you won’t need exterior piping this winter, shut off the connection to the main water source to prevent freezing.
Replace HVACFilter: Filter replacement is critical to the proper operation of your heating system. Changing the filter is fast and easy and does many things for your household, including boosting the air quality and ensuring efficient system operation.
Furnace Inspection/Tune-Up: If your home depends on a furnace for heat, make sure it’s prepared before the start of winter. Inspections and tune-ups find problems and correct them, so you receive maximum efficiency and comfort from the unit without overspending on energy costs.
Check the Thermostat: Adjust the temperature on the thermostat if necessary to ensure it puts out the warmth you want for your family. If you think the thermostat is not heating at the desired temperature, give us a call.
Some of the items on this winterization sheet are simple DIY jobs, while others need expert HVAC technicians in Birmingham to resolve. When you need expert help, give us a call.
Absolute Air offers a wide array of services, including, but not limited to, AC installation, AC repair, heating installation, heating repair, metal fabrication (for all types of ductwork), refrigeration, and gas line installation. Our trained team of technicians can also service and work on equipment brands such as American Standard, Train, Carrier, York, Goodman, Rudd, and Mitsubishi, to name a few.
If you have a service request not mentioned here, give us a call.
