Why? Routine Maintenance

Prolong the life of your system and enjoy efficient comfort!

Nothing in your house affects your comfort more than your heating and cooling systems. Yet unless the heater conks out during a blizzard or the air-conditioning goes on the fritz in the middle of a heat wave, most of us pretty much ignore our heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

When it's not kept in shape, even the best system can cost you. How much? Depending on how you heat and cool your home and the climate of the area you live in, clogged filters, dirty thermostats, sooty flues, leaky duct work and un-lubricated fan motors can reduce heating and cooling efficiency by up to 25 percent.

The good news here is that some systems require little attention.

* A heat pump only needs a yearly service call by a technician who will check belts and filters and replace them as needed. He should also oil moving parts and inspect the wiring.

A gas-fired, forced-air heating system has simple requirements too.

* Furnace filter should be changed every month or two during heating season, and the circulating fan oiled once a year. Call in a pro to check the heat exchanger, flue and ducts and to adjust the burner every other year.

YOUR SYSTEM

Most heating and cooling systems, furnaces etc. require annual maintenance—flue cleaning, a fuel-filter change, cleaning and adjustment of the jets—and often need attention more often than that. These chores should be handled by a professional.

Air-conditioning units are a little less maintenance-intensive.

* At the beginning and end of each cooling season, you should clean or replace the filters, vacuum out the unit and lubricate the motor. If the unit is not cooling properly, call a technician to check the pressure level of the refrigerant.

Arrange for service calls before the start of heating or cooling season. You'll get better attention and have more flexibility when scheduling the appointment.

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