Winter Heating System Maintenance in Eden, NC
As colder weather moves into the area, local residents start to turn on their heating systems. When you first turn on your furnace or heat pump, you expect to feel warm, comfortable air. However, you may also find this heat comes with a strange odor. So what does this strange smelling heat mean for your heating system?
Heat smells strange
Your HVAC system rests as the A/C is needed less between summer’s end and the beginning of colder weather. This period of inactivity allows for dust to settle around your home’s heating system. The accumulation of dust is typically the source of odd smells that come with the initial use of the furnace in winter. When you first turn on your furnace, or the first time your heat pump needs the electric strip heat, this heat burns off the dust and debris inside. The burning dust can smell funny, but it is totally safe and usually burned off entirely within a few minutes. This process is completely normal and is a sign that your heating system is working properly.
Heating system maintenance in Rockingham County
Strange odors from burning dust are a normal part of the routine of turning on the heat in the fall. However, HVAC systems are comprised of complex machinery, and proper maintenance is necessary to ensure that they operate properly throughout the fall and winter. Now is the perfect time for a heating system inspection and tune up from Heat & Air Controllers. Our team will perform thorough inspections to ensure that your furnace or heat pump operates efficiently, which provides multiple benefits for your home. Efficient heating equipment delivers more consistent heat, resulting in increased levels of comfort for you and your family. In addition, efficiency means less energy used, which lowers monthly utility bills while your heating system is in use.
An early season heating system inspection from Heat & Air Controllers will give you peace of mind knowing you’ll have comfortable, reliable heat all winter. Call us to schedule maintenance today!
(336) 627 4989
Tips to Keep You Cool This Summer
Summer is a great time to enjoy the warm weather and spend time with your friends and family. Did you know that 55% percent of Americans will go on vacation this Summer? Not only that, but this month (July) is the busiest vacation month of the Summer! With all of these activities and trips taking place this Summer, the last thing you want to do at the end of the day is walk into a warm, stuffy home. Nothing like a nice welcome home present, huh? Don’t let this happen to your family – follow Heat & Air Controllers tips to keep cool this Summer!
- One of the easiest and most efficient ways to keep your HVAC system working properly is to change your air filters every month. Just by doing this, you can save up to 15% on your utility costs!
- Another simple tip to keep your home from getting hot is to keep your blinds and shades closed during the day. If sun can shine into your windows, then it will heat the air in your home and make your air conditioner work harder to cool it off.
- Make sure to switch all your ceiling fans to a counterclockwise direction. This allows your fan to push cool air in a downward direction, giving your rooms a consistent cool airflow.
- Consider investing in a programmable thermostat. One of these will allow you to program temperatures for different parts of the day. For example, while you are at work, your thermostat could raise the temperature to help lower your utility bills. This also keeps your air conditioner from running when it doesn’t need the stress (because you aren’t home!)
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- Have your indoor and outdoor units cleaned periodically. Debris can collect on your fan blades and evaporator coil over time, so keeping them clean ensures that your unit is running efficiently!
Of course, these are only precautionary measures to keeping your HVAC system running properly. However, units can break and lose strength over time, so repairs and replacements are still needed. Whether your unit needs a repair or you are considering investing into a new, high-efficiency unit, give Heat & Air Controllers a call! We’ve been serving the communities of Eden, Reidsville, and surrounding areas since 1983!
EDEN (336) 627 4989
REIDSVILLE (336) 791 0452
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