Stay Warm this winter

Follow general furnace maintenance guidelines to increase longevity of furnace, get you furnace cleaned yearly and change filters regularly.

Furnace Efficiency Tips

• Check filters monthly and change as needed
• Clean humidifier at beginning of heating season and change humidifier pad yearly
• Check ducts and repair leaks or separations, insulate if in an unheated area
• Check flue pipes for signs of rust, corrosions or holes

Boiler Efficiency Tips

• Maintain yearly and dust radiators regularly
• Check water level and pressure
• Check for leaks

Stay Cool This Summer

Yearly maintenance on you air conditioning system is recommended as well. We make sure that the coil gets cleaned with our eco-friendly coil cleaning solution and that the blower motor is clean after the heating season.

• Keep windows protected from direct sunlight with awnings and trees
• Apply tinted film to windows in direct sunlight to avoid overworking air conditioner
• Keep cooling system clean, including: filters, fans, ducts, vents and thermostats.
• Keep condensate drain line clean and not plugged
• Keep air vents and returns unblocked by furniture and drapes
• Adjust registers for upward air flow
• Keep outdoor condenser clean from debris, leaves, sticks, grass. You can clean with garden hose.

Other Heating and Cooling Tips

Dirty and dusty air duct                                      Dirty Filter

• Keep thermostat at 65^o-68^o F during the day and 60 at night, set lower when away for long periods of time
• Keep fireplace damper closed when not in use
• Keep doors to unheated areas closed (basement, garage, attic)
• Humidify when necessary, dry air evaporates skin moisture and makes you feel colder
• Use exhaust fans only when needed
• Stretch plastic over windows to keep cold air out
• Schedule Furnace Preventative Maintenances, Air Conditioner Tune-Ups, and Whole-House Duct Cleaning!