How to Properly Winterize Your HVAC System

Is your heating, ventilation and air conditioning system ready for winter? When fall approaches in the Atlanta, Georgia, area, there are steps you can take to prepare your heating and cooling system for the winter months. The certified technicians at Zach Hammonds A/C Heating Refrigeration Inc. can help. We offer installation, repair and maintenance services for heat pumps, commercial HVAC systems, ductless mini-splits and ducted equipment.

Schedule a Fall Tune-Up

Manufacturers recommend tuning up the heating system before first use in the fall and the cooling system before first use in the spring. A fall tune-up examines each component of the heating system to enhance energy efficiency, ensure parts function correctly and verify that the system is safe to use. We calibrate the thermostat and other controls and ensure that the system powers up, runs and shuts down properly. In addition, we check the amperage, inspect wiring and clean the condensate system.

Fall maintenance of gas, oil and propane furnaces includes inspecting and cleaning the burners, heat exchanger, ignition, piping and plenum. We also test the smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Heat pump maintenance includes checking refrigerant levels, coils and the reversing valve.

Check Weatherstripping and Insulation

Heating and air conditioning account for almost half of an average U.S. household’s energy costs. Weatherizing your home reduces drafts and leaks, which improves indoor comfort and can lower energy bills. Weatherstripping around doors and windows and ensuring your home or office has adequate insulation will help your heating and cooling system operate more efficiently.

Prepare Ducts, Filters, Registers and Grilles

As you change from cooling to heating mode, make sure you clean the filter, registers and grilles. Consider sealing the ducts to save energy, improve comfort and reduce the load on heating and cooling equipment. Experts recommend changing or cleaning air filters at least every three months.

Zack Hammonds A/C Heating Refrigeration Inc. serves Atlanta and nearby communities. We are a Trane Comfort Specialist, a prestigious designation awarded to only a few heating and cooling contractors nationwide. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, offer convenient scheduling and operate with the principles of integrity, honesty and professionalism.

To prepare your residential or commercial HVAC system for winter, call today to schedule a tune-up. We also offer annual maintenance agreements that include annual tune-ups, discounts on service calls, priority and scheduled maintenance service.