Fall is in the air and everything is about to change.  No more shorts and flip-flops.  Sun setting earlier.  School activities.   Leaves falling.  It’s time to re-acclimate!

It also means that it’s time to transition from your air conditioning system – that worked so hard to cool you during our humid summer months – to switching-on your furnace to ready your home for Midwest winter temperatures.

The Low-High Process.

The key to re-acclimating your home from summer cooling to winter heating is simply to remember that warm air rises and cooler air sinks.  That’s it in a nutshell.    In a 2-story home, that means over the summer, your air conditioning system worked hard to force cool air to the second floor.  Now, as we approach winter, warm air from your furnace will automatically rise to heat upstairs room.  Nature pushes warm air upward to keep your upstairs bedrooms warm and cozy.

5-Step Solution.

I recommend an easy 5-step approach for an efficient and cost-effective Summer-to-Winter re-acclimation in your home:

1) Air Vents.   Close the air vents in rooms on the higher floors; open those in your basement and on lower floors.  Since cool air needs to be forced to higher elevations, you probably opened the upstairs vents last spring – now it’s time to do the opposite.

2) Filters.   Fall is the perfect time to replace the furnace filters – it’s amazing how much dirt and dust they collect.   With your family spending more time inside your home during winter months, air-quality is more important.  Also, don’t forget to change the filter on the air cleaner and dehumidifier.  Filters are inexpensive.

3) Test.   Before it gets cold, Fall is the time to test your furnace and confirm that it is successfully forcing hot air – before you actually need it.   Simply set your thermostat to a temperature around 75-degrees and switch to ‘HEAT’.  Your furnace should start within a minute.  You should feel warm air coming through your vents.  If not, you need to contact a local HVAC professional to inspect your furnace and vents.  Following your test, be sure to return your thermostat temperature setting to about 68-degrees.

4) Duct Debris.  When you ‘test’ of your furnace, watch for any dust coming through the vent.  This might suggest you need your vents cleaned by a professional HVAC service technician.

5) Cover Air Conditioning Unit.  Getting ready for winter includes covered your outside air conditioning unit.  Remove any debris around it and cover it with a waterproof tarp.  It will limit any rodent or pest infestation.

We Help Homeowners

Whether you’re replacing your furnace, central air conditioning, adding a dehumidifier or clean air system, or cleaning and servicing your system, we are knowledgeable and expert in delivering the service you need.

Look to us for installing advanced, state-of-the-art high-efficiency Armstrong Air furnaces and Air Conditioners.    Superior quality equipment and Trained Certified Technicians – we’re the Team that truly delivers for you.

Reliable and Trusted

We’ve been serving homes in our neighborhood for years with prompt, dependable, and reliable service that meets the highest standards.    Experience counts!  Your neighbors rely on and trust us to treat them ‘right’.

They rely on us for advanced products and expert service.  We make the HVAC updating and maintenance process as stress-free as possible.  We’re just a phone call away.

We’ve all heard the ‘pitch’.  Sign-up for a maintenance agreement.  Save and be certain you’re your heating and air conditioning system is operating efficiently.   It’ll maintain your warranty and extend the life of your equipment.

But, is it true?  Are maintenance agreements really worth it?

Without a doubt – YES!  Maintenance Agreement deliver.  They . . . protect . . . save money . . . improve your comfort . . . and, simplify your life.   Four great, irrefutable reasons.

With a maintenance agreement, a certified technician is regularly scheduled to inspect your HVAC system to ensure that the air quality in your home is safe and meeting quality standards.

Greater Protection.

Today’s high-efficiency HVAC systems are fine-tuned, highly-sensitive operating machines.    They’re designed with controls and sensors to ensure maximum efficiency.    But, like any precision equipment, your HVAC system needs care and maintenance.

Without regular maintenance checks, your home is at risk of poor air quality and circulation.   Cleaning filters, coils, and maintaining Energy Star standards are critical.    You’ll protect your family and your investment.

Save Money.

Anyone who has had to deal with a freezing morning and an ‘emergency’ call for repairs knows how costly it is.  24/7 emergency service comes with a hefty price.

Most Service Agreements ensure . . . emergency response time . . . discounts on all repairs . . . no overtime charges . . . as well as reduced charges for the scheduled maintenance ‘check-up’ visits.

With regular check-ups, potential problems can be spotted and corrected while they are still minor.    Plus, regular check-ups maintain your warranty, extend the life of your equipment, and likely saves on energy bills.

Improve Comfort

It’s your home.  Keeping it comfortable with clean air circulating is what we all want for our family.   Cozy warm in the winter and an escape from Midwest summertime humidity.      You can’t put a price on getting a good night’s sleep in the comfort of your home with fresh, clean air surrounding you.

Simplify Your Life.

There is never enough time in our schedules.  Running our kids to school events, practices, and activities.  Doctor appointments.   Car repairs.  Pick-up milk and bread.  An unexpected visit to the dentist.   Where do you fit-in home maintenance?

With a maintenance agreement, your local HVAC dealer keeps track of your HVAC system’s history and know when it’s time for a check-up.    They reach-out, contact you, and fit into your schedule.

While servicing your system, your local HVAC dealer will also check for issues like air-quality, humidity, leaking vents, and other issues that impact your health.    A heating and air conditioning technician is trained to observe the atmosphere and offer solutions.

Sign-up Today.

Without a doubt, a Maintenance Agreement protects your home, saves money, improves your comfort, and simplifies your life.

We Help Homeowners

Whether you’re replacing your furnace, central air conditioning, adding a dehumidifier or clean air system, or cleaning and servicing your system, we are knowledgeable and expert in delivering the service you need.

Look to us for installing advanced, state-of-the-art high-efficiency Armstrong Air furnaces and Air Conditioners.    Superior quality equipment and Trained Certified Technicians – we’re the Team that truly delivers for you.

Reliable and Trusted

We’ve been serving homes in our neighborhood for years with prompt, dependable, and reliable service that meets the highest standards.    Experience counts!  Your neighbors rely on and trust us to treat them ‘right’.

They rely on us for advanced products and expert service.  We make the HVAC updating and maintenance process as stress-free as possible.  We’re just a phone call away.