Carve Out Some Time for HVAC Maintenance in Autumn

Senior Adult air conditioner Technician/Electrician performs HVAC maintenance on an outdoor unit.

October in North Carolina is a great time for hiking in Pilot Mountain State Park, wandering through a corn maze, picking apples, and sipping pumpkin spice lattes. 

No matter which autumn activity you favor, be sure to add heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) upkeep to the list. In fact, you would be wise to make furnace or heat pump maintenance an October tradition in your Winston-Salem home. 

Sutton Brothers, your trusted HVAC experts, urges you to schedule an inspection and cleaning before the winter heating season begins. It takes just a few minutes to make an appointment with one of our certified professionals for an HVAC system tune-up. In return you will gain peace of mind that will last for months. 

Why is Fall Maintenance So Important?

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, (DOE) your heating unit uses more energy and costs more money than any other system in your home and typically makes up about 42 percent of your utility bill.  

Preventative maintenance, which consists of an inspection, cleaning, and repairs if needed, prepares your heating equipment to run efficiently and safely during cold weather. It protects the investment you have made in your equipment and can extend its service life. 

The furnace in your Winston-Salem home likely has been turned off since the last heating season. Sutton Brothers can ensure that it starts and runs smoothly before you need to use it every day. 

Think of furnace maintenance the same way you do vehicle upkeep. You would not take an extended trip without first tuning up your car. 

The tires would be rotated, oil checked, and all systems would be inspected before you would hit the road. The same principle applies to your furnace. Be sure it is in top condition before you begin using it every day. 

What About Heat Pumps?

Preparing your heat pump for winter is equally important. Heat pumps work twice as hard as furnaces because they heat and cool your Winston-Salem home. If your heat pump struggled in sizzling summer temperatures, it likely will continue that same pattern in winter. 

Even if your heat pump worked as expected last July, you want to ensure it won’t quit unexpectedly in January. A maintenance checkup can make all the difference. 

As a homeowner, you should inspect your furnace air filter every few months and change it as needed. Cleaning debris from around your heat pump is another simple step you can take to maintain your heating equipment.

Inspect Other Systems Too

You might want to double down on preventative maintenance this fall if you have an indoor air quality (IAQ) system in your home. During winter you likely will spend more time indoors where pollutants, such as dust, pet dander, mold, and chemical gasses from household products, can trigger asthma and other health issues. 

Ultraviolet (UV) germicidal lights, air purifiers, whole-house dehumidifiers and humidifiers, and air filtration systems all work in conjunction with your home’s HVAC system to improve the air you breathe in your Winston-Salem home. It just makes sense to inspect both your heating system and indoor air quality components in one visit. 

Fall also is a great time to schedule maintenance on your furnace ductwork. Sealing leaks in your furnace ducts will curb heat loss and improve efficiency. 

Maintenance Made Easy

Our preventative maintenance plan offers convenience and cost savings. Under our plan, Sutton Brothers keeps track of your HVAC tune-ups, and we remind you to schedule a maintenance visit. 

The plan offers different cost and service options, and discounts on repairs and diagnostic fees. With a maintenance plan, it is easy to maintain all your HVAC equipment, including your water heater, ductless system, air conditioner, indoor air quality components, ductwork, furnace and heat pump.

Call the Experts in Maintenance Today

Be prepared for winter by scheduling your fall furnace or heat pump tune-up for your Winston-Salem, NC, home. You can trust Sutton Brothers for excellent HVAC installation, replacement, repairs, and maintenance. Call us at 336-390-3902 or request service online.

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