Fall Home Heating Maintenance

Chances are you’re ready for the color-changing leaves and cooler temperatures of fall, and with the season in full swing, those beautiful, crisp air days are soon to make their way into a neighborhood near you. The fall season is the perfect time to prepare your heating system for the cooler temps and the upcoming winter season. Although you’re more than ready, the only way to know that your hating system is able to withstand what’s to come is with maintenance. Here are a few things to do to ensure that your heating system is ready to put out until spring arrives once again!

Reverse the Ceiling Fans

Most people know that ceiling fans help circulate air during the summer, providing a much broader cooling area. It also keeps energy costs down. But did you know that the ceiling fans are beneficial during the winter, too? It is true! If you reverse the direction of the blades, they will circulate heat through the air. This results in a warmer space in a larger area of your home.

Install Downspouts

Downspouts installed on the home divert water away from the foundation approximately 3 to 4 foot. This water diversion ensures that foundation problems don’t potentially damage or devastate your home. Installing these downspouts is something that you can do on your own or hire a professional to service. Either way, it is a very affordable, very rewarding decision. It's essential to have properly function drainage system.

Gutter Cleaning

When is the last time you cleaned the gutters on your home? It’s probably been a while, meaning the fall season is the perfect time to schedule a professional cleaning. You can also DIY if you have the time. If you don’t clean the gutters, water, leaves and other dirt and particles can accurate inside, which can damage many areas of the home, particularly when cold weather strikes.

Outside Water Sources

Your outside papers (and water sources) will freeze and cause a major problem at your home. Yu won’t be using them anymore this year, so go ahead and disconnect hoses and make other necessary steps to secure these sources.

Roof Check

A damaged roof is a big sign of trouble. Leaks, cracks and holes are all potential causes of damage to the exterior and interior of your home. It is a good idea to have a roof professional at your home at the same time as you schedule a tune-up with a heating pro. A maintenance check of the roof will ensure that any needed repairs are made before significant damage occurs. Don’t take this risk! It is not cheap to replace a roof, especially when you can repair it now and solve all of your problems.

Get a Tune-Up

DJ Plumbing is one call away, ready to provide you a no cost estimate for a heating system tune-up. We’ll send one of our trained technicians to your home to thoroughly check your system, looking for any signs of damage. Repairs are then made efficiently. This tune up will conducted in a timely fashion to ensure a worry-free, warm winter without the need for a new heating system, cold days with the need for a repair, or worry when it is time to celebrate the season. You should schedule a tune-up between September – early November.

Don’t let the cool weather creep up on your heater system; be prepared!  For more great fall maintenance tips or to arrange a tune-up, pick up that phone and call to speak to one of our professional and knowledgeable agents today. We are the professionals you can count on for quality, service, and satisfaction when you need heat installation, repair or maintenance!