Staying comfortable in an Orlando, FL home throughout the year often means relying on your A/C and heating equipment to manage the temperature inside your house. When using this equipment, it’s important to remember that A/C and heating units share certain commonalities with all other household appliances. For example, it’s possible they’ll suddenly stop working at the worst possible time one day. You don’t want to be stuck without cool air during a Florida heat wave. That’s why our heating and A/C contractors at United States Heating & Air Conditioning offer on-call 24/7 emergency service to homeowners in Orlando and the surrounding areas. Contact us right away if your A/C or heating system dies seemingly randomly. We’ll get it back up and running as quickly as possible. That said, your main goal is to prevent this from happening in the first place. You can guard against this headache by:

Scheduling Regular Maintenance

One of the most effective ways to prevent your heating system or A/C from breaking down without warning is to schedule regular inspections and maintenance with a professional team of HVAC specialists. If experts identify the signs of a developing problem early, they can address it before it becomes a more significant issue. Regularly coordinating with heating and A/C experts also gives you more opportunities to ask about basic upkeep. Although professional maintenance is still necessary to ensure your system performs optimally, there are some maintenance tasks you can handle on your own to keep your HVAC system in good working order.

Paying Attention to Your Bills

Monitor your energy bills during times of year when you tend to run your HVAC system. A furnace and A/C can both use quite a bit of energy when they’re in operation. However, when they are in need of repairs or are nearing the end of their lifespans, these units tend to operate much less efficiently than they usually do, requiring them to use even more energy to keep your home cool or warm. This will cause your utility bills to rise. If you notice your energy bills are higher than expected when you compare them to bills from previous years, schedule an inspection with one of our heating and cooling technicians. They’ll determine if a problem with your HVAC equipment is to blame. Should this be the case, they’ll address the issue promptly, minimizing the chances of your system breaking down unexpectedly.

Sealing Gaps Near Windows & Doors

It is very important that your home be properly sealed when you’re running your heating or cooling equipment. If air is allowed to escape, even through small gaps near windows and doors, your system will have to use more energy to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. This will put the equipment through significant wear-and-tear, which will negatively impact both its performance and lifespan. Check your home for signs of any such gaps. As soon as you notice them, seal them thoroughly for optimal HVAC performance. Just remember that following the advice here doesn’t completely guarantee your HVAC system will never suddenly fail on you. If it does, get in touch with the heating and A/C contractors at United States Heating & Air Conditioning for emergency service in Orlando. We’re available 24/7 to serve your needs. Give us a call at 407-337-7925 for emergency service, or contact us online to discuss general HVAC repairs, installation, and maintenance.