Show Some Love to Your HVAC System This February

February 7, 2022

February is a perfect time to show some love to your HVAC system. After all, your home's heating and cooling system do a lot of work to keep your living spaces comfortable throughout the year. Fortunately, there are simple and effective ways to extend the love to your HVAC system that also benefits you and anyone else in your home. We offer tips below.

Change Your Filters

Your HVAC system will absolutely love having a nice new filter. You'll also benefit from having a heating and cooling system that doesn't have to work so hard to keep your home comfy. Regular filter changes every three months to reduce breakdowns and keep your utility bills in check.

Keep Your Vents Clear and Cover Your Windows

Show some love to your HVAC system by ensuring vents and registers aren't blocked. This is also something that helps boost system efficiency. You'll also be rewarded with more even heating and cooling throughout your home. With your windows, keep blinds or curtains drawn when it's really cold or hot outside to minimize heat transfer.

Take Care of Draft Issues

Air leaks can also contribute to breakdowns and other issues by making your HVAC system work harder to compensate. In addition to making sure all your windows are shut this February when it's cold out, minimize draft issues by:

Replacing old or damaged weather-stripping.
Sealing air leaks around doors and windows.
Watching how often you open and close exterior doors.
Update Your Home's Insulation

Insufficient or missing insulation can also contribute to heat loss and make your HVAC system work harder to keep your home cozy. Pay extra attention to insulation in your attic and basement since these are two areas often overlooked. If your home is older, be especially mindful of insulation that may need to be replaced or upgraded to provide better air transfer protection.

Schedule an Inspection

Another way to show some love to your HVAC system this February is to contact Master Mechanical about an inspection. A routine heating and cooling system inspection is a cost-effective way to identify any problems that can be quickly and affordably corrected. An HVAC inspection typically involves:

Checking the filter.
Looking at internal parts.
Checking thermostat performance and settings.
Determining if any parts or connections need to be adjusted or replaced.
Consider an HVAC Upgrade

While commitment is always an admirable goal, exploring other options is sometimes better. In this case, we're talking about an HVAC system replacement or upgrade. If your current heating and cooling system needs increasingly frequent repairs, this is a step worth taking. Replacing an older HVAC system is also an investment that can pay off by improving efficiency and performance.

Call Us Today

Master Mechanical is here to help you show some love to your HVAC system in February and any other time of the year. We do this by providing top-quality service and budget-pleasing service options. A good place to start is to schedule a routine HVAC inspection.

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