As we gather with friends and family this Thanksgiving, it’s a good idea to count our blessings and show some appreciation for some of the things we might sometimes take for granted.
For many of us, 2020 was a crazy year. However, it’s like we’ve often heard: Things could always be worse. Realizing this, it’s essential to focus on the good things in our lives. So many of us still have our health, our friends, our families, our safety, and our homes.
So many of us still have heat to keep us safe, thanks in part to our furnaces and home heating systems. Even when the weather is bitter, extreme and cold, our furnaces work tirelessly to keep us safe and comfortable.
So, in honor of Thanksgiving today, we at Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling review a few of the things our HVAC systems do for us year-round, along with a few of the things homeowners can do to show their appreciation.
Reasons to be grateful for our HVAC systems
Efficiency
No matter who you ask in the HVAC business, it’s a well-known fact that when a homeowner takes care of their HVAC systems, their HVAC systems take care of them. When it comes to efficiency, this care boils down to savings on heating and cooling costs. In any case, most newer systems have Energy Star Labels, which are great. Nonetheless even with this label, you still cannot afford to go without regular seasonal maintenance. Maintenance, or tune-ups, are a must for all HVAC systems.
Comfort
No matter what time of year, hot or cold, our HVAC systems are the reason our homes keep us so comfortable, giving us that sanctuary we enjoy. Yet despite this, too many people don’t give these systems a whole lot of thought, let alone giving thanks, until they lose service, whether it’s from a loss of power or a mechanical breakdown. When this happens, after service and comfort is restored, it reframes our perspectives. When we lose our comfort and get it back, it brings about a new appreciation.
Clean Air to Breathe
Another function our home heating and cooling systems are responsible for is helping keep the indoor air we breathe clean, which serves a crucial role in our overall well-being and health. This is made possible by the air filters in our furnaces, heat pumps and air conditioning units. Our HVAC air filters are meant to remove dust, dirt, pet dander and other airborne pollutants from our home’s supply of air. Most of these airborne particles can cause allergies and breathing problems. For those homeowners wanting to take this a step further and improve breathing conditions even more, we have a whole line of Indoor Air Quality products.
How We Can Show Our Appreciation
Because our home heating and cooling systems are expensive, intricate machines, it pays to show them our appreciation. Having said that, we are aware, HVAC systems aren’t self-aware; they can’t think and it’d be pointless to tell them “Thank You.” However, they respond nicely when we give them a little care. Showing your appreciation for these major home investments will pay off. The first step in doing this begins with keeping up with preventative maintenance, also known as tune-ups, and keeping your air filters fresh to allow for free airflow. Other ways to give thanks for your furnace or AC include:
- Changing air filters often
- Keeping the outside unit clean
- Having your vents and air ducts cleaned
- Keeping an eye out for leaks in loose ductwork
- Keeping a clear and open space of three feet around systems
- Making sure you seal drafts and air leaks in the home
- Understanding energy efficiency in your home
- Making sure you have enough attic insulation
- Installing a smart thermostat
- Keeping your home clean
- Practice safety always!
CALL US FOR ALL YOUR HOME HEATING AND COOLING NEEDS TODAY!
From our family to yours, we wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving! If there is one thing we are grateful for, in addition to our amazing team here of certified technicians, it’s for our amazing customers and the amazing Southwest Ohio area community we are proud to serve. If you need anything now or in the future, please don’t hesitate to give us a call right away!
You can call Fairfield-Hamilton Heating & Cooling today at 513-540-1716, or click here to schedule an appointment now!
