Summer is coming to an end and kids are returning to the classroom which inevitably means that the weather will be cooling off soon and the cool setting on the thermostat will be switched over to the heat setting. Before the furnace is needed however it is a good idea for residents of San Jose to make sure that their HVAC system is ready for the colder weather that is expected in a couple of months. Between the times that AC unit is switched off and the furnace is needed there is a window of opportunity that every homeowner should be taking advantage off. That window allows the homeowner to have their vents and ducts cleaned out by allowing a service technician to examine and maintain their San Jose heating and air conditioning while neither of the mechanical appliances is being used.
The proper care of the HVAC system allows the climate controlled air to circulate throughout the property freely, which means that the system is operating efficiently and will not have to strain to do the work of heating and cooling the residence. A monthly filter change ensures that all of the dust dirt and pollen that are introduced into the home are trapped in the filter and are not allowed to collect inside the ductwork. Another tip for increasing efficiency inside a house is to keep all of the vents open a little in each room, even in the areas that are not requiring as much air as other parts of the house. The reason for this is because the thermostat measures the temperature in each room and controls the amount of energy that is then needed to keep each area of the house at the same temperature. If vents are closed in the basement because it is cooler the air upstairs may not be properly circulating and providing the warmth or coolness that is set on the thermostat. The result is more energy consumption and that translates to increased utility bills for the homeowner.
Before the system is overloaded and there is a need for a major mechanical repair or a replacement for a San Jose heating and cooling system leaves a homeowner shivering until a new unit can be installed there is time to have the system inspected and cleaned out. While the technicians and installers work as fast as they can to make the repairs that are needed to a faulty HVAC system the work that is required might have been avoided if the homeowner was taking care of the routine maintenance that keeps the utility bills under control and the climate controlled air flowing freely throughout their home.