The hot summer days are well behind us in Tallahassee, which means your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system has been getting a break of sorts, with a decreased need to pump out cool air. With winter’s approach, though, you’ll want your HVAC system ready to pump out the warm air, especially during those periodic cold spells that send temperatures down toward the freezing mark. To ensure that your HVAC system effectively delivers the heat this winter now is the perfect time to schedule a heating maintenance service call.
The HVAC specialists at Air Control Heating and Cooling will tell you that Tallahassee’s mild climate tends to make people somewhat neglectful about the heating aspect of their home’s HVAC system. Because their systems don’t have to crank out warm air all winter, homeowners don’t concern themselves with HVAC maintenance to the same extent they do with air conditioning during the warmer months. And this often leads to a noticeable increase in service calls when outdoor temps dip into the 40s or lower. To help ensure you don’t suffer from heat loss during one of our cold spells this winter, Air Control Heating and Cooling offers this primer on the importance of heating system maintenance.
Why Preparing Your HVAC System for the Winter Months Matters
While our winter season is relatively mild, periodic cold fronts push through the Tallahassee area and drop temperatures into the 40s, 30s, and even 20s on occasion. Even when outdoor temperatures are in the 50s and 60s, it can feel colder than it truly is due to the season’s lower humidity levels. Whatever the winter outdoor temperature, you want your indoor climate to be comfortably warm. This means maintaining your HVAC system with the same diligence you do when you want it to cool your home effectively. Benefits of heating system maintenance include:
- Boosts efficiency—proper maintenance ensures your system will operate efficiently to keep your home warm with the least effort and energy charges.
- Prevents costly repairs—pre-winter maintenance can help avert system breakdowns and expensive repairs.
- Prolongs operational life of HVAC system—No matter what kind of heating system warms your home, regular maintenance helps ensure the longevity of its operational lifespan.
- Ensures comfort—an unmaintained HVAC system may not effectively heat your home, with the uncomfortable chill leading you to call for service during a cold snap.
- Protects your family—heating system maintenance can identify potential safety hazards that could arise from a malfunctioning system, whether an electrical issue or carbon monoxide leaks.
What Heating Maintenance Entails
The HVAC experts at Air Control Heating and Cooling are trained in servicing all heating systems, including heat pumps and furnaces. Depending on your system, our technicians conduct the following tasks during heating maintenance service calls:
- Inspect any fuel lines
- Clean burners and pilot light
- Lubricate all moving parts
- Inspect blower motor
- Inspect the condenser fan motor
- Inspect condenser coils
- Check electrical connections, wiring, and voltage
- Check controls and limit switches
- Inspect motor bearing and shaft
- Test and calibrate the thermostat
- Check belts and pulleys for wear and tension
- Inspect flue piping
- Check reversing valve
- Inspect duct work
- Replace worn parts
Heating Maintenance with Tallahassee’s Air Control Heating and Cooling
Air Control Heating and Cooling’s heating maintenance services for Tallahassee-area homeowners and businesses can be booked anytime with a simple phone call. However, for greater peace of mind, we recommend that our customers join our seasonal maintenance plan, which provides air conditioning maintenance in the spring and heater maintenance in the fall. Along with an 18-point inspection and servicing as needed, our Air Control Club membership offers additional perks beyond the AC or heating maintenance to include:
- 24-hour priority response on service calls.
- Zero or holiday-only overtime charges.
- Reduced service call diagnostic charges.
- 10% service call savings on parts and labor.
- 10% savings on duct cleaning and indoor air quality products.
- $250 discount on replacement units
Turn to the HVAC Specialists at Air Control for Your Heating Maintenance
For all your residential or commercial HVAC needs, consult with the NATE-certified specialists at Tallahassee’s Air Control Heating and Cooling. With a stellar reputation for excellent HVAC service in Tallahassee, Havana, Quincy, Monticello, and Crawfordville since 1968, you can contact us at (850) 562-1234.