Preparing Your Furnace for the Off-season

March 31, 2015

The end of winter is officially in sight with the weather warming up in Rapid City you can feel spring just around the corner. Before you switch off your furnace and forget about it until the following year, you’ll want to get it primed for its annual hibernation. There are a number of things you can do now to prep your system so it’s ready to go next season.

Flipping the Switch

There was some time where it seemed like this day wouldn’t come, but the day has finally arrived for you to flip the switch on your thermostat from heating to cooling. Before you set it and forget it, look through your warranty. Most warranties require regular service and maintenance in order to preserve the warranty. If you have any questions about your warranty, the pros at Street Heating and Cooling will gladly help you.

Service During the Off-Season

Now is the perfect time to schedule your yearly furnace service in Rapid City. Any troubles can be addressed and fixed before the day comes to turn your system back on again for the season. You’ll be able to flip your switch to “heating” this fall and rest easy knowing that things will be operating as they should.

Change Your Filters

We most likely sound like a broken record, but changing your air filters is one of the most simple and most important things you can do for your HVAC system as a homeowner. A clean filter keeps your system operating at peak efficiency, mproves your indoor air quality and assists in extending the life of your HVAC system.

We know there are other things you would rather be doing as the weather starts warming up, but having one less thing to stress about makes every season more fun. We know you don’t want to imagine it getting cold again, but when it does, your furnace will be equipped for it. Our team at Street Heating and Cooling in Rapid City is ready to help keep your home comfortable every season. Give the team a call at 605-206-3915.