{"id":627,"date":"2019-11-18T11:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T16:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/?p=627"},"modified":"2019-11-15T17:15:42","modified_gmt":"2019-11-15T22:15:42","slug":"getting-house-ready-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/heating-service\/getting-house-ready-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Your House Ready for Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"furnace-repair-technician\"\u201cWinter\u201d for Katy is a relative idea\u2014we don\u2019t have consistently freezing temperatures a snow storms sweeping through, and we don\u2019t bundle up in parkas and worry about scraping ice off the car windshield each morning. That doesn\u2019t mean we completely get to escape cool weather, or that we don\u2019t have to make any winter preparations. It doesn\u2019t take much, but with a few basic steps, you\u2019ll have any winter comfort problems beaten before they arrive.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get into the basics of prepping for \u2026 well, less warm<\/em> weather.<\/p>\n

Schedule annual fall HVAC maintenance<\/h3>\n

You must have maintenance for your HVAC system twice a year\u2014first in spring, then fall. The fall maintenance visit checks on the heating system to see that it\u2019s cleaned, adjusted, and doesn\u2019t have any malfunctions requiring repairs before it has to work.<\/p>\n

Because we don\u2019t often use our heating systems here, they can develop trouble due to neglect. If you use a heat pump, it also needs a check during fall\u2014you\u2019ll still use it as a cooling system, so you want to be sure it can work in both modes!<\/p>\n

Upgrade the thermostat<\/h3>\n

Fall is an excellent time to make various improvements to the HVAC system that will help not only in winter but throughout the year\u2014and the years to come. If you have a standard manual thermostat that works with a dial or a slide, you only need to replace it with a basic programmable model and you\u2019ll start saving money and enjoying more convenient comfort.<\/p>\n

On average, changing to a programmable thermostat can result in saving 20% off your utility bills each year. You may also want to consider a Wi-Fi smart thermostat, which can handle programming itself for maximum benefits.<\/p>\n

Install an air purification system<\/h3>\n

The dry air we often experience during winters in Katy can result in the quick spread of illnesses during the winter. This is prime flu and cold season, after all. The right air purifier can help you enjoy a healthier household throughout the season, and it will also help in spring when allergies and asthma become problems. You may also wish to consider a humidifier. Talk to our IAQ professionals to find out more about how we can improve your winter air.<\/p>\n

Have the ductwork professionally cleaned<\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t need the ducts cleaned every year. But if you haven\u2019t arranged for professionals to do the job during the last five years, or you\u2019ve never had it done, fall is the time to put it on the schedule. Dirty ducts will circulate poor quality air and numerous contaminants during a time when your house is often closed off to the outside, and duct cleaning takes away this huge reservoir of contaminants. Clean ducts will also boost the energy efficiency of the HVAC system.<\/p>\n

You can rely on our experts for all furnace services in Katy, TX<\/a> you need, as well as AC help. (We know you\u2019ll still need the air conditioner during the winter. These systems no know rest in Texas!)<\/p>\n

At AC Comfort, your comfort is our business! Reach out for any heating and AC assistance<\/a> you need in the Katy, TX area.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s get into the basics of prepping for \u2026 well, less warm weather.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[76],"tags":[43,107,49,88],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/627"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=627"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":633,"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/627\/revisions\/633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.accomfort.us\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}