Preparing Your Furnace for a Cold Winter
Every year we witness sub-zero temperatures in winter. Your HVAC system may find it hard to cope with the frigid temperatures. HVAC experts feel that most HVAC systems work best when the outside temperatures are around five degrees. But when the outside temperatures drop below this level, you may start to feel that the heating system is probably not working as well. However, this is not a sign of a faulty HVAC system, but that the outside temperature is too low for the HVAC system, and you may have to take some other steps to feel more comfortable inside your home. Preparing Your Home for Sub-Zero Temperatures Here are some simple tips to help you prepare your house for sub-zero temperatures. They will help make your house warmer, and you will feel more comfortable. • To start with, you should get a complete HVAC maintenance done before the onset of winter. Proper system tune-ups will ensure that the heating system is prepared to work at its peak efficiency. You should also ask your HVAC company to clean or replace the filter if required. • During very cold weather, you must never set back the thermostat in order to save energy....
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