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Sure, you want to stay warm this winter season, but you also want to operate your heating system safely. We’re highlighting some key ways that you can prioritize safe heating with our winter HVAC safety tips for Wayne, PA. Keep reading to learn how these tips can help maximize effective heating while also offering you peace of mind.
When you’re ready, you can also give our team a call to get on the schedule for professional service if you haven’t already scheduled heating maintenance in the past year. It’s just one of the ways that you can make sure safety is at the top of your mind for your heater all year long.
Prioritize Airflow
Be sure to change the air filter on time, whether that is once a month or once every few months. In fact, it’s a good idea to check your air filter regularly to see if it is particularly full and needs to be changed sooner than usual. A dirty air filter can block airflow into your system and add a lot of strain to your unit, resulting in high utility costs as your system works harder than it needs to.
Prioritize Safe Heating
Keeping up with maintenance is also a great way to ensure that other operational issues don’t contribute to any hazards. One example is loose electrical connections that may spark or allow power surges. Another example is the safety mechanisms inside your furnace.
It’s possible that these safety mechanisms will malfunction and cause your heater to turn off when nothing is wrong – an inconvenience, but not a safety issue. But it’s also possible for the safety mechanisms to experience issues signaling for a system shut down when it is truly needed – and this is a risk not worth taking.
With regular maintenance, we can always make sure that safety functions are working the way they should. An added benefit of this is that you have peace of mind in feeling completely safe operating your heating system and knowing that it is in the best shape possible.
Prioritize Consistency
It is not enough to only keep up with furnace maintenance when it is convenient for you. You need to make a commitment to consistent furnace service so that you don’t risk total breakdowns and other heating concerns. Consistent care is the key to both efficient operation and overall longevity.
Consistency means changing the air filter on time and keeping your heater clean as well as investing in consistent annual professional service with our team of experts. Skipping just a single air filter change or annual professional maintenance appointment can have a lasting effect on your system.
Identify Signs of Problems
As you care for your furnace and through regular operation, you should give our team a call any time you notice something unusual. It may be a bad odor, an unusual sound, or some other issue that seems like a red flag.
Even if you’ve recently had professional maintenance, it’s a good idea to address any concerns early. Otherwise, they could go long enough that your furnace shuts down completely and then needs an emergency service appointment instead.
Michall Daimion Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. has been the Main Line’s Premier Service Provider since 1976. Call us for all your HVAC needs.