Turning Off Your Heating System for Spring and Summer
By the end of winter, spring and summer could not come at a better time. No more bundling up as you go outdoors, no more warming up the car when it’s 10 below zero, and best of all, no more running the heater all day and night long. That drives up energy costs, but as you turn off the heating system of your home this spring, make sure to check up on these things that could also save you a bit of money.
Steps to Turning off a Heating System for the Spring and Summer
It’s the best time of the year: no more heat filling and stuffing up the house. Shut down your heating system this spring by following these safety steps.
Pilot Light Goes Off
It’s time to turn off the pilot light. Unless your water heater goes through your heating system, you can turn off your pilot light for the spring and summer. That means you won’t be constantly burning gas the next half of the year, and that saves quite a bit of money. It’s safe to turn off, just make sure it’s all the way off before moving on.
Flip the Switch and Check the Filter
Do not forget to turn off the switch from heat to cool. It’s that time of the year where you can say goodbye to heat for at least 5 or 6 months, so make sure things are set to cool for that first seasonal warming trend. It might come sooner than you think, so don’t bother waiting until you need to do it: just get it done now. Likewise, now is a great time to check the filter of your heating and cooling system. Because both A/C and heat go through the same filter, it likely is a total mess worth taking care of. The filter may need to be replaced, and if it’s really dirty, you may want to take care of the next step in the process as soon as possible.
Schedule HVAC Maintenance
Your cooling system does not have to be on the fritz to call us. In fact, spring maintenance is the best way to ensure that things do not go wrong. When it’s 90 degrees outside and the air stops working, the problem is likely something you could have taken care of earlier before the heat really started coming into the area. Our experts know everything there is about HVAC systems and cleaning, so call today to make sure everything goes smoothly as we continue into spring and summer.
Fagone Plumbing: Heating Maintenance Professionals
If you need help shutting down your Heating system this summer, give Fagone Plumbing a call today! We can walk you through the steps and answer any questions you might have. We look forward to hearing from you!