Winter is here, and the last thing I want is the furnace going dead on me.
Over the years, I learned how to prepare myself for winter from the experts in the heating industry.
A factor that has helped me keep up with my scheduling is having the heating maintenance done on the same day every year. This type of scheduling has helped me never miss a tune-up. Last fall, I got super busy around the same time; I scheduled my heating repairs, and the HVAC serviceman called me to confirm whether the tune-up was still scheduled. Another tip is to build a good rapport with the HVAC techs, who can gladly keep the schedule for you. Alternatively, some home service providers offer packages at a very affordable rate. These packages include scheduling of the tune-ups. It is also important to visit a heating dealer in case there you wish to upgrade your heating device or a digital thermostat. It helps to talk to the supplier before so that you can get an invoice and budget for any new system. Last year, I budgeted for my new geo heat pump. It was costly but totally worth it. If you are fortunate enough to own a system with advanced heating technology, then you know that it has alerts when something is not correct. I find that I can take care of leaky ductwork fast because of the warnings. Duct sealing is a task I leave to the professionals. I have learned that when you care for these devices, they last longer and do not use as much energy as they would when faulty.