Hello, my name is Darby Aldrich. I would like to talk to you about the importance of maintaining your air conditioning system. When I moved to a hot climate, I did not realize how vital having a running air conditioner was for living comfortably. When the unit just stopped working one day, the temperature inside the house rivaled the piping hot weather outdoors. We had to go to the community center to keep the kids from feeling sick. While we were gone, we had a local HVAC contractor fix the unit. She let us know that some simple maintenance tasks would prevent that situation in the future. I will use this site to closely explore those tasks in great detail. I hope you can use the information to keep your air conditioner running like new. Thanks.
Winter is going to sneak up quickly, making fall the perfect time to get in any necessary repairs on your heater so it is ready to keep you warm when the temperatures drop.
Repair #1: Calibrate the Thermostat
Your thermostat is essential to the overall operation of your heater. The thermostat controls when your heater turns on and off and needs to work properly in order for your heater to work properly.
A technician can test and see if your thermostat is calibrated properly. Dirt can get inside of a thermostat and mess with the calibration; in that case, the inside just needs to be cleaned. If any of the wires or switches are loose or corroded, that can mess with the calibration as well. In that case, the wires or switches will need to be replaced. If the corrosion is too extensive, the thermostat will have to be replaced.
Repair #2: Fix Flue Gas Spillage
Your heater has a flue that exhausts all the fumes that are created by the use of the system. You don't want the flue gas to be spilling outside of the flue. This can increase the cost to operate the heater. Additionally, flue gas spillage can create an unsafe environment. You can have a skilled heating repair technician test your flue to make sure gas is not spilling out of it. If gas is spilling out of it, the technician can repair the flue by replacing it. This will create a safer home environment and will reduce your operating costs.
Repair #3: Check Duct System
Third, you need to check your duct system. If you have a leak in your duct system, your air conditioner system will not be as efficient as it could be. A duct can put additional strain on your system. You can deal with duct issues by having your entire system inspected before the winter starts. A professional will be able to easily identify a leak and repair the duct so that it is no longer leaking.
Repair #4: Faulty Equipment
Your heater may experience faulty equipment over time. For example, an electrical component can become loose, or the heat exchange could get cracked, or the burner could be dirty. All these equipment issues can hamper the performance of your heater. An inspection by a qualified technician before you turn on your heater can allow you time to identify and repair these issues before you need to use your heater.
When it comes to taking care of your heater, you should schedule a professional inspection this fall, so that all necessary repairs can be made to your heater before you need it this winter.
For more information on heating repair, reach out to a local HVAC contractor.
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