BCS Service Pros LLC recommends doing preventative maintenance on your HVAC systems at least twice a year. We prefer to take care of maintenance in the more temperate seasons - spring and fall. This will help ensure your system runs smoothly in more severe weather, such as in the summer and winter. Additionally, regular maintenance can increase your HVAC’s performance and efficiency. This can reduce your overall utility bills as your system isn’t struggling to keep up. While newer HVAC systems require less maintenance than their older counterparts, frequent tune-ups can keep them running better for longer. Regular preventative maintenance appointments can help you avoid costly repairs further down the line. Catching and correcting small problems early means preventing major problems in the future. While we still have temps in the 90’s, we figured we’d share 3 easy ways to winterize your multi-family unit or apartment leading up to
3 WAYS TO WINTERIZE YOUR MULTI-FAMILY UNIT OR APARTMENT
You should always have major furnace maintenance and repairs handled by a BCS Service Pro - however there are some simple steps you can take on your own that will promote better performance for your furnace. Here are some of the different tasks you can handle on your own without the help of a technician:
1.) Check weather stripping. Nothing ruins a warm and cozy room faster than drafty windows and doors. Check all of your home’s windows and external doors to make sure you aren’t letting the warm air leak out of your home, and the cold winter air to leak in. A good rule of thumb to follow for checking your external doors is that if light can make it through the seal, then air can, too!
2.) Winterize any outdoor units before the ice and snow arrive. On a dry day, go outside and remove any debris from your outdoor unit. This can include leaves, twigs, grass clippings, bugs, dust, dirt, and more. Cover your unit with a waterproof and breathable covering to protect it from the harsh elements.
3.) Turn off the power. If your multi-family unit or apartment has both an air conditioning unit and a furnace, consider cutting the power to your air conditioner during the winter months. This will prevent the system from kicking on during any unseasonably warm winter days.
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Mike Trombley
Owner, BCS Service Pros LLC