Preparing Your Furnace for the Off-season

March 31, 2015

The end of winter is officially within reach with the weather warming up in Laurel you can feel spring just around the corner. Before you switch off your furnace and stop thinking about it for another year, you’ll want to get it prepped for its annual hibernation. There are a few things you can do now to prime your system so it’s ready to go next season.

Flipping the Switch

There was a period where it felt like this day wouldn’t come, but the time has finally arrived for you to flip the switch on your thermostat from heating to cooling. Before you set it and forget it, look through your warranty. A number of warranties require annual service and maintenance in order to maintain the warranty. If you have any questions about your warranty, the team at H&C Heating and Cooling will gladly help you.

Service During the Off-Season

Now is the ideal time to schedule your regular furnace service in Laurel. Any troubles can be addressed and fixed before the moment comes to turn your system back on again for the season. You’ll be able to flip your switch to “heating” this fall and rest easy knowing that things will be functioning as they should.

Change Your Filters

We may sound like a broken record, but changing your air filters is one of the easiest and most important things you can do for your HVAC system as a homeowner. A clean filter keeps your system operating at peak efficiency, boosts your indoor air quality and assists in extending the life of your HVAC system.

We know there are other things you are thinking of doing as the weather begins to warm up, but having one less thing to worry about makes every season more fun. We know you don’t want to contemplate it getting cold again, but when it does, your furnace will be equipped for it. Our team at H&C Heating and Cooling in Laurel is ready to help keep your home comfortable year-round. Give the experts a call at 301-960-3247.