Winters in Elgin, Illinois, are long, brutally frigid and difficult… It’s necessary to prepare for the frigid weather.
- In the fall, I winterize the pool pump and the air conditioner, put away the patio furniture and gas grill and haul all of my family’s winter time coats, scarfs and hats from the attic.
I make sure the snow shovel and ice scrapers are handy and buy a supply of rock salt. I walk around the exterior and interior of the home and look for any areas that could be a source of energy waste… Caulk, insulation and weatherstripping are inluxurious methods for tightening up the home! One of my priorities is scheduling maintenance with a professional HVAC dealer, however with temperatures often dipping below chilly, and even below zero, in Elgin, the heating system carries a major workload, then proactive maintenance makes sure that the heating system handles demands safely, reliably and efficiently! The business completes a comprehensive inspection and diagnostic testing to pinpoint any areas of concern, solving concerns early prevents greater harm, expense and disruption. I can take confidence that the heating system won’t malfunction and leave me separate from heat during the height of winter. Professional maintenance fulfills the manufacturer’s warranty obligations, extends system maintenance life and includes a thorough cleaning. Optimizing airflow and heating capacity promotes more consistent comfort, cleaner air quality and running costs. The business tightens electrical linkions, verifies the accuracy of the control unit, problemshoots the heat exchanger and tests the air duct. The process doesn’t take all that long and causes any harm or mess. The expense is entirely worth it.