If you want to get the most life possible out of your residential heating system, you’ll make sure you prioritize its regular maintenance to prevent certain issues and reduce any strain your system has to work through. In addition to hiring professional services from your local heating and air conditioning company when necessary, follow these tips for extending the lifespan of your residential heating system.
- Replace dirty air filters. When your air filters get clogged with dust, your heating system has to work harder. The harder your system works, the more strain gets put on it. Eventually, prolonged strain reduces the system’s overall efficiency, shortening its lifespan and even raising your heating bills.
- Use your thermostat wisely. Be careful not to turn your thermostat to temperatures that are too high to give your residential heating system a break. Turning your thermostat too high causes your heating system to work continuously to keep your home at the set temperature, and without any break or minute to cool off, it’s more likely to get burnt out or damaged. Make sure you keep yourself comfortable at home, but don’t push your heating system past its limit by turning your thermostat up too high.
- Make note of short cycling. A common problem that can affect residential heating systems is short cycling. This refers to frequent turning off and on that happens when your system is overheating. It’s important to make note not just of any short cycling, but any potential issues that you see arising within your furnace so you can have them checked out by a professional.
When home heating concerns have you worried about the wellbeing of your system, call us here at Humphrey Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.