Sound Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating System Maintenance’

Best Ways to Boost Heating Efficiency

Monday, April 23rd, 2018

closeup piСЃture of woman hands holding paper houseWith nights still on the cooler side, chances are you’re still using your heater on a fairly routine basis, even if it is officially spring. That’s pretty much the norm here in our area, which rarely reaches the sweltering spring and summer temperatures that other states on the West Coast do.

But given how much we use our heaters, it makes sense that you want to operate yours as efficiently as possible, so that you don’t spend more money than you need to in order to keep your home comfortable. Fortunately, there are a few easy ways you can improve or maintain efficiency, which we’ve covered below.

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Heater Maintenance: It’s Never Too Late!

Monday, January 16th, 2017

If there was ever an appliance in your home that needs regular care, your heater is it. It requires at least once-a-year maintenance to continue operating at its peak performance. As we progress into winter, if you haven’t already scheduled a tune-up, now is the time! Do so now to keep your heating system in good condition for the years to come. Plus, if you have a gas-powered furnace, you’ll be contributing to the safety of the system, your home, and family.

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Is Your Ground Source Heat Pump Fully Prepared for winter?

Monday, October 3rd, 2016

If you use a ground-source heat pump—also referred to as a geothermal heat pump—to heat and cool your home, then you are already equipped with one of the most efficient home comfort systems available on the market today. Ground-source heat pumps are highly effective, reliable, advantageous for the environment, and have lifespans that leave traditional heaters and air conditioning systems in the dust.

However, it’s important that you not let the long service life of this system trick you into thinking that you don’t need to take care of it with routine preventive maintenance. Just as with a standard heat pump or some other home comfort system, your ground-source heat pump must receive a maintenance inspection from trained professionals—such as the experts on our staff—twice a year, once in the spring and once again in the fall.

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It’s Just About Time to Schedule Heating Maintenance!

Monday, August 22nd, 2016

As Washington residents are well aware, even though our summers can get pretty warm, the majority of our time is spent using our heating systems rather than AC units. And although it may still seem far off, the official start of fall is a mere month away. As we approach cooler weather, you want to ensure that your heating system is able to operate at its peak efficiency.

In order to do this, you want to make sure to invest in regular preventive maintenance. This is key to preventing premature system replacement or costly repairs for a broken down heating system. You should plan on having this service done at least once a year, although if you have a heat pump system, twice a year is recommended. Keep reading to learn more about why right now is a great time to schedule your heating maintenance appointment.

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