The first major cold days of winter bring changes not only for the world and your personal comfort, but for your air conditioning system. If you're still resisting the siren's call of the heating switch, stay strong and consider a few maintenance planning points before the coldest days arrive. If you're already well into using your heat after a major cold spell or winter storm, there are still a few things that could improve your heating situation.
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If you use a furnace to heat your home, it is important to know what the most common types of issues are that your furnace could develop, so that you can avoid these problems.
#1 Reduced Air Flow
A common issue with furnaces is reduced air flow. This is really easy to solve. To get the air flow going again, all you need to do is change out the air filter.
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When the winter arrives, you will find the challenges you encounter with keeping your home comfortable will change drastically. Unfortunately, homeowners will frequently fail to take any steps to ready their homes for the cold winter weather, but if you take advantage of some key steps, protecting your home against these hazards will be a much easier task.
Take Steps To Reduce Or Completely Stop Drafts
Drafts are one of the more common problems that may drastically reduce the comfort inside your home during cold weather.
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An ineffective air conditioning system can lead to comfort problems for your house as well as higher-than-necessary energy expenses. For homeowners that are uninformed about these systems, a few simple HVAC tips can help to improve the performance of the air conditioning system while minimizing the risk of experiencing disruptive or expensive problems.
Install A Thermostat That Is Equipped With A Timer
One of the more effective and discreet options for reducing the energy usage of an air conditioning system is to use a thermostat with a timer.
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If you are concerned about your family's health, then fixing moldy areas in your home is super important. You don't want to let the mold spores grow and drift into the air. While you might not see evidence of it (unless you go looking), the attic and the crawlspace are two of the worst offenders. While you will see spots of mold if they show up on your bedroom ceiling or the bathroom wall, you often don't go looking up in the attic, and most people most definitely don't go crawling around the crawlspace.
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