Are you prepared for back-to-school season? You might have gone school shopping, gotten new lunch boxes, figured out the carpool schedule, and had your calendar already scheduled with after-school and weekend activities, but that’s not the back-to-school season we’re talking about. At Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical, we’re talking about getting your HVAC system ready for the seasonal transition from summer to fall.
The end of summer is the perfect time to give your HVAC system the TLC it needs. With the heating system being unused for several months, you want to make sure it’s ready to do its job when you use it more frequently as the weather cools. Read on to learn more about how you can prepare your HVAC system for high-usage months.
Install a Smart Thermostat
As cooler winter temperatures settle over the region, you want to use your HVAC efficiently. One way to lower your home’s energy consumption and optimize your heating and cooling is by using a smart thermostat or programmable thermostat.
When the kids are in school and fewer bodies are home, why heat the home needlessly? Smart and programmable thermostats let you set the indoor temperature to coincide with your family’s schedule. You can keep the home cooler when empty and start heating it right before everyone gets home for the evening. Smart thermostats even learn your household patterns, making it even easier to achieve optimal indoor comfort without you having to lift a finger.
Although many home improvement stores sell smart and programmable thermostats, skip the DIY installation and go the professional route. Hiring a qualified service technician to install modern thermostats ensures they’re calibrated correctly, and you get all the energy-saving benefits.
Schedule a Professional HVAC Tune-Up
As you prepare for back to school, scheduling doctor appointments and making sure everyone has their immunizations, don’t forget to schedule a checkup for your HVAC system, too. Seasonal tune-ups for your HVAC system make a world of difference in performance and efficiency.
During a professional HVAC tune-up, you can expect the technician to clean the unit, replace the filter, and inspect the system for mechanical defects. If the technician finds mechanical problems, they’ll recommend repairs. Most technicians drive fully stocked vehicles and can make repairs on the spot. No need to schedule another service call. Ask your HVAC specialist about maintenance plans for exceptional savings!
Put Filter Changes on Your Calendar
Your HVAC air filter is responsible for trapping allergens, pet dander, and other airborne contaminants and keeping them from circulating through the home. During the cooler months, when people spend more time indoors, it’s important to keep the air clean to boost indoor air quality. Changing the HVAC filter every 30-60 days helps you achieve this goal. Put checking your filter on your end-of-summer to-do list.
Install a Whole-home Purification System
When the kids go back to school, they bring home more than homework and lunch boxes with uneaten apples inside. They also bring home germs and viruses. Installing a home purification system can help you manage airborne viruses and bacteria in your home.
Professional whole-house purification systems, like electronic filters, ultraviolet filters, and HEPA filters, work with your HVAC system and remove nearly 99.9% of the airborne contaminants in the home — and you don’t have to install a new HVAC system. Most whole-house purification systems are compatible with existing heating and cooling systems. An HVAC specialist can help you choose the right system for your home and budget.
Clean Your Ductwork
With the kids home all summer, chances are your home’s ductwork and registers have their fair share of dust buildup. Yes, even if you have an immaculately clean home, you likely have dirty ductwork. It happens because everyone tracks dirt, dust, and other substances into the house. Air filters do a good job of filtering much of the airborne pollutants, but some still get through and can build up inside the ductwork.
Dirty ductwork does more than contribute to poor indoor air quality. Filthy ducts also cause your HVAC to work harder. Anytime your HVAC system overexerts itself, this can cause mechanical problems and shorten the system’s lifespan. Schedule ductwork cleaning to enjoy better HVAC performance and reduce the risk of emergency breakdowns.
Schedule Repairs
Did you have issues with your heating system last winter? Did you put off getting repairs because it was the end of the season, and you didn’t want to deal with the inconvenience or cost? You’re not alone. Many homeowners do the same, but then they forget about the issue. They turn their heating system on, and the first time it has to work overtime, guess what happens? That’s right. The system doesn’t run well or fails to run at all.
Before winter gets in full swing and things get busy, get those repairs made. The problems you had last winter won’t fix themselves magically. Instead, they often come back bigger. When you schedule repairs before the heating season begins, you don’t have to worry about being without heat while you wait for emergency repairs. You have peace of mind that your system’s primed and ready to handle whatever winter throws at it. You also save money because you won’t pay emergency service rates.
Upgrade Your HVAC System
If a new HVAC system has been on your to-do list for some time, there’s no better time to install one than the back-to-school season. One, the kids are out of the house, and you don’t have to worry about getting in the installer’s way or being inconvenienced if the AC is running or the electricity is turned off during the installation.
Two, you have more time to shop around for deals and find a system that fits your budget without feeling rushed. If your heating and cooling system is nearing the end of its lifespan, replacing it before it breaks down completely is more convenient and less stressful.
Contact Charlotte’s Top HVAC Experts
At Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical, we know the back-to-school season can get hectic. You have a lot on your plate, and it’s hard to get back into the swing of things. That’s why we want to make it easy to schedule repairs, maintenance services, and other heating and cooling tasks on your to-do list with our online scheduling services.
When you choose to work with our team of experts, you can feel confident knowing your comfort is our top priority. Since 1972, we’ve offered a wide range of home services, including air conditioning, heating, and electrical repair services. We go above and beyond to help our customers get the services they need without breaking the bank, offering specials and financing offers. We back our industry-leading services and solutions with our customer satisfaction guarantee and our passion for getting things done right the first time.
For exceptional HVAC services in Charlotte and surrounding areas, call Acosta Heating, Cooling & Electrical today!
