4 Services Your Heater Needs This Fall

As the winter draws closer, it’s time for homeowners to start preparing their heaters to handle the cold. By scheduling a few heater services during the fall season, you can ensure your heater will keep you warm and perform at its best throughout the winter. Find out more about the maintenance and repair services your heater needs this fall.

1. Air Filter Change

One of the easiest ways you can prepare your heater for the winter is by having an HVAC technician swap out your HVAC filter for a new one. Since the filter is responsible for catching dander, dust, dirt, and other allergens, one that’s left too long without replacement can start to clog. A clogged, dirty filter will make it harder for your heater to cycle air through your home, causing your HVAC system to use more energy and inefficiently heat your home.

If you want to avoid performance or energy-efficiency heating issues in the winter, a filter change is a must. Simply hire a technician to swap out the old filter with a clean one designed for your system. A good rule of thumb is to replace your air filter every three months, so swapping one out right before the start of winter is usually a great choice. 

2. Duct and Vent Checks and Cleanings

Duct and vent cleanings are essential to your home’s comfort and your heating unit’s performance. When ducts are clogged, your heating system will struggle to send warm air into every room in your home. While you can clean the outside of your vents and maybe a little inside them, a full duct cleaning from an HVAC technician can be a great investment to ensure you don’t have any hidden clogs deep within your ductwork.

Besides cleaning your vents and ducts, you may want to have your ducts inspected to ensure they don’t have any holes, especially if your HVAC system is already struggling to cool your home efficiently. During a ductwork inspection, a technician will check that you don’t have any cracks or holes in your ducts that could allow warm air to escape from your home. If the inspection reveals any openings, you can have them patched up by an HVAC technician to ensure your heating system is as effective as possible.

3. Heater Repairs

Before the winter hits, it’s a good idea to perform any needed heater repairs. To see if your heater needs a repair, you can switch your HVAC system to its heating setting, set the thermostat to a temperature a couple of degrees higher than your current temperature, and wait for it to turn on. If the heater doesn’t start blowing warm air within a few minutes, you probably have something wrong with your system.

An HVAC technician can inspect your system and find the source of the issue for you. Once they spot the problem, they should be able to repair it for you and ensure the heater works at its best before the winter starts. While HVAC repair services can usually solve a faulty heater, you may need to replace the system if the unit is significantly damaged.

4. Full HVAC Inspection

One of the best things you can do to prepare your heater for the winter is to schedule a full HVAC inspection from a certified HVAC technician. Even when your heater turns on, an HVAC technician can perform a more thorough check of your system. If the inspection reveals you need a repair, you’ll have plenty of time to get it fixed before the winter starts, and a faulty heater won’t catch you off guard during the coldest months.

Choose Newcomb and Company for Heater Maintenance and Repair Services in Raleigh

When you’re looking for heater service near you in Raleigh, Wilmington, or the surrounding areas, turn to Newcomb and Company. Our certified HVAC technicians regularly provide full HVAC inspections and heater maintenance services to ensure our clients’ heaters are ready for the spring. If our inspection reveals any damage, our technicians can also perform heater repair services. Besides hiring us for our heater repair services, you can also sign up for a comfort contract, where we’ll provide routine HVAC maintenance visits to keep your entire system in excellent shape all year long.

Learn more about our heater repair and maintenance services today. If you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment, please contact us.