Preparing Your Furnace for the Off-season

March 31, 2015

The end of winter is officially on the horizon with the weather warming up in Rapid City you can feel spring just around the corner. Before you shut off your furnace and disregard it until next year, you’ll want to get it ready 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 moment has finally arrived for you to flip the switch on your thermostat from heating to cooling. Before you set it and forget it, check out your warranty. Some warranties require annual service and maintenance in order to preserve the warranty. If you have any questions about your warranty, the experts at Precision Mechanical will gladly help you.

Service During the Off-Season

Now is the ideal time to schedule your regular furnace service in Rapid City. Any troubles can be addressed and fixed before the time 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 running as they should.

Change Your Filters

We most likely sound like a broken record, but switching out your air filters is one of the easiest and most essential things you can do for your HVAC system as a homeowner. A clean filter keeps your system running at peak efficiency, enhances your indoor air quality and works to extend the life of your HVAC system.

We know there are other things you are thinking of doing as the weather begins to warm up, but having one less thing to think about makes every season more pleasant. We know you don’t want to imagine it getting cold again, but when it does, your furnace will be prepared for it. Our team at Precision Mechanical in Rapid City is ready to help keep your home comfortable all year. Give the team a call at 605-206-3766.