For those of us that live in the NY/NJ area, you know that even when we get the occasion warm day in March, winter is far from over. Often, these early months of the year will give us our greatest snow storms. That’s why it is so important to ensure your heating system is still working as it should so that you don’t wind up without the heat you need when we are struck with a late winter cold spell again. NY NJ AC Connection is here to share some tips to help check in with your heating system to ensure it is still doing its job well.

Look for Furnace or Boiler Telltale Warning Signs

It isn’t uncommon for us to have heating problems mid-way through the winter. The winter months can seem long and your furnace is working overtime to keep your home warm. The problem with heating repairs is the fact that sometimes, HVAC companies don’t let their customers know what was the cause of the heating problem in the first place. Without this education, you may end up with the same problem down the road when you aren’t making small changes to avoid them. Here are some of the things that you should be watching out for that indicate you have a problem with your heating system.
– Short Cycling
– High Energy Bills
– Low Heat Output
– Trouble with Comfort
– Low Airflow

Common Heating System User Errors

There are several mistakes that are sometimes made that can lead to unnecessary repairs to your heating system. If you don’t know what you are doing wrong, you will continue to have problems over and over again. Following are some of the most common mistakes we see made by homeowners with their heating systems.
– Too Much Stress on Your System: It is easy to crank up the heat when you come in from spending time out in the cold. While this may sound like a good idea, it can put undue stress on your heating system and won’t help you heat up any faster. You can warm up by simply turning up the heat a degree or two rather than turning the heat on full blast.
– Having Quality Heating Equipment: When you are replacing your furnace or boiler, it can be tempting to buy the most cost effective one. When you go cheap on your equipment, you can end up paying for it in the end though. Buying a quality system will end up saving you money in the long run as you won’t be facing needless repairs and part replacements.
– Skipping Furnace or Boiler Maintenance: Don’t ever skip on the maintenance of your heating system. For your heating system to run efficiently, this is most important.

Furnace & Boiler Heating Tune Up Preventive Maintenance & More in Manhattan, New York

You can rely on NY NJ AC Connection to help you keep your heating system running flawlessly throughout the entire winter when you call on us for your annual heating maintenance. Call us to schedule your next service today!