With Wisconsin’s long, freezing winters, efficient home heating systems are a must. Furnaces, boilers, radiators and hot air vents all require routine maintenance to heat your home efficiently. Spending some time to keep your HVAC system in tip-top shape will save you a bundle in repair bills and keep your home nice and warm come winter. Hot Point Heating and Air Conditioning wants you to stay comfortable without breaking the bank.
Check your heating vents and ducts for cracks and dirt build up. Clear away debris and seal any holes to ensure the heat is flowing smoothly and none is escaping. Dusty radiators should be cleaned off and be sure to remove any decorative screens or blankets. If you have ceiling fans, set them to spin clockwise to increase heat dispersal and lessen the time it takes to heat a room. Any furniture you have placed in front of or over your heating vents and radiators should be moved so the hot air can enter the room easily.
To keep your furnace running smoothly, there are several steps to take. Clean or replace the filters at least once a month. Dirty or clogged filters will reduce your heating system’s efficiency. While you have the filter out of the furnace, vacuum out any dust or dirt in the air chamber. Inspect your belts for any signs of impending failure and make sure your pilot light is lit. Some newer models may only light the pilot light when in use.
Double check all of your radiators to make sure they are on and water is flowing through them. If only part of the radiator is heating up, use a radiator key to remove any air in the system. When checking your boiler, you want to make sure there is not a large lime build up from Waukesha’s notoriously hard water. Remove any dust in the boiler fan or throughout the room as dust can impede a boiler’s efficiency.
Some annual maintenance requires special tools and training homeowners do not have. Hot Point Heating and Air Conditioning is a full-service Waukesha HVAC repair firm. If you do not have time to perform the above maintenance or would rather have an experienced, professional HVAC service technician do it, call Hot Point Heating and Air Conditioning. If your heater is not working and you are unable to get it functional, call us right away. Our expert repair services are always performed at flat rates, so you know exactly what it will cost to restore your home’s heating system. Do not delay, call Waukesha’s home heating experts for all your HVAC maintenance and repair needs!
