Top 5 Winter HVAC Tune-Up Tips
With winter comes cold weather, frost, and icy conditions. While many enjoy winter holidays, skiing, and snow days, colder temperatures also mean your heating system will be working overtime to keep your home warm and cozy. Performing a yearly HVAC tune-up before winter can help ensure your furnace and air ducts are in tip-top shape to withstand increased use during the freezing months ahead. Here are the top 5 tips for giving your HVAC system a checkup to weather the winter storm: Clean or Replace Air Filters Clogged air filters are one of the biggest culprits that can cause reduced airflow and inefficient heating. Make filter changes a monthly habit during winter. At a minimum, check and clean or replace furnace filters every three months. Dirty filters force your HVAC system to work harder to push air through, putting added stress on internal components that could lead to more frequent breakdowns or repairs down the road. Spend 10 minutes swapping filters now to keep your syst...