As the winter season nears and colder weather becomes more frequent, you will likely use your heater more often to keep your home warm amidst the low temperatures. Unfortunately, increased heater usage usually means more expensive monthly bills and operating costs. If you’re not looking forward to the prospect of having to empty your wallet to use your heating system, regular HVAC maintenance for your heater can make it more efficient and lower the cost of using it. 

Check Your Thermostat

Part of looking after your heater should entail checking on your thermostat. Thermostats aren’t immune to old age and tend to be less effective at maintaining the temperature in your home as the years go by. This can lead to inefficient energy usage and raise the cost of your monthly bills. 

If you have an older thermostat that isn’t performing as well as it once did, it may be time to replace it with a newer model. Modern thermostats allow you to operate your heater more efficiently, lowering heating costs and saving you tons of money. 

Clean Your Ducts and Vents

Like other components of your heater system, your ducts and vents can collect dirt and debris over time. Homeowners will need to have them periodically cleaned by an HVAC maintenance service, as dirty ducts and vents can worsen indoor air quality and your heater’s performance. The last thing you want is a malfunctioning heater and to have to breathe in bacterial material or dusty debris because of unclean air ducts and vents. 

Switch Out Your Filters

Air filters do the dirty work for your HVAC system, preserving the indoor air quality of your home by trapping contaminants like dust, mold and dirt and preventing their spread. However, this can quickly get your filters dirty and allow them to become clogged with pollutants.  

A clogged air filter will disrupt airflow, causing your heater to be less efficient and forcing it to work harder to compensate. Not only do clogged filters mean poor energy usage and costly utility bills, but they also increase the likelihood of your heater breaking down and requiring repairs. 

Prevent this by regularly replacing your air filters before they get too dirty. Having an HVAC maintenance service switch out your filters every 60 to 90 days should preserve your heater and ensure that it continues to function smoothly. 

Clean the Blower

After replacing your air filters, your attention should turn to the blower. The blower, typically positioned behind your air filters, is prone to collecting dust, which can detract from your heater’s performance and efficiency. Hire an HVAC maintenance service to clean every aspect of your blower, including its pulleys and belts, so your heater can continue to warm your home without trouble. 

Maximize your heater’s efficiency while also reducing its operating costs by looking after its health with help from ProFlo HVAC. We offer heater maintenance and repair solutions that guarantee your unit’s long-term health and excellent performance. Our HVAC contractors are also the best in the business and will be able to diagnose and address any issue that may be present within your heating system. As seen in our work with the Murrieta, Temecula and Canyon Lake communities delivering quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service, there isn’t a team better suited to oversee your HVAC project than ProFlo. See for yourself just how good our team is by turning to us for your next HVAC maintenance project and calling us at (951) 694-1300 or visiting us online.