{"id":1693,"date":"2018-11-15T14:42:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T21:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/brucesac.com\/?p=1693"},"modified":"2018-11-15T14:42:11","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T21:42:11","slug":"prepare-your-hvac-system-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/maintenance\/prepare-your-hvac-system-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepare Your HVAC System for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThanksgiving is just around the corner, and you\u2019re likely gearing up for the holiday season. Along with meal planning, gift buying and decorating, it\u2019s a good idea to ensure your HVAC system is ready for the festivities. With these simple strategies, you can be confident that you won\u2019t have a malfunction that ruins your celebration.<\/p>\n

Schedule a Seasonal Tune-up<\/h2>\n

First and foremost, you\u2019ll want to make sure your system is functioning properly. Don\u2019t get caught off-guard without heat on Thanksgiving Day or before your holiday open house. You may not have turned on your heater yet this season, so take this opportunity to call the experts to inspect and tune up your system. Any problems can be identified and fixed to prevent the unexpected from happening.<\/p>\n

Replace or Clean Air Filter<\/h2>\n

When was the last time you replaced or cleaned your HVAC air filter? This one simple task can not only improve the quality of your inside air, it will extend the life of your system. Don\u2019t forget to carefully choose the right size of filter to maintain optimal air flow. <\/p>\n

Learn How to Use Your Programmable Thermostat<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s likely that you already have a programmable thermostat on your wall. But, do you know how to use it to effectively to control the temperature in your home? If not, take a few minutes to learn how to program temperature settings. Set the temperature lower for when you\u2019re sleeping or away from home. And, set it to turn on an hour before you awake or get home from work. <\/p>\n

Clear Space Around Heating Equipment and Vents<\/h2>\n

For most of the year, you\u2019re not thinking about heating. It\u2019s just too darn hot here in the Valley of the Sun! Yet, you may need to flip the thermostat to heat at some point during the holidays. Before you do, you\u2019ll want to make sure all flammable materials, including books, blankets, decorations and area rugs are away from heating equipment and vents. <\/p>\n

Check Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/h2>\n

House fires and carbon monoxide leaks increase greatly during the winter months. Take a few moments to make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning and replace batteries if necessary. Remember, carbon monoxide isn\u2019t detectable by sight or smell. <\/p>\n

Your Holiday HVAC Services Partner<\/h2>\n

At Bruce\u2019s Air Conditioning & Heating, we\u2019re here for you throughout the holidays and all year long. With 24\/7 emergency service, we\u2019re only a call away when you need us. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and you\u2019re likely gearing up for the holiday season. Along with meal planning, gift buying and decorating, it\u2019s a good idea to ensure your HVAC system is ready for the festivities. With these simple strategies, you can be confident that you won\u2019t have a malfunction that ruins your celebration. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[113],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1693","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-maintenance"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1693","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1693"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1693\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1693"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1693"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.brucesac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1693"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}