Should you Weatherize Your HVAC for Winter?

If you live in the Tomball area should you weatherize your HVAC unit?

Most Texans welcome the cooler temperatures of fall and winter. Some days, it’s slightly cold in the early morning hours, but swelteringly hot late in the afternoons. Then there’s winter, which can bring anything from warm-weather monsoons to hail and temperatures below freezing. Sometimes, you run both the air conditioner and the furnace within a 24-hour period.

We’re Texans; we’ll adapt to the weather conditions in Tomball and Magnolia. But extreme temperature adjustments are stressors for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. During fall and winter, your cooling and heating system works almost twice as hard to bring the indoor air temperature up or down to comfortable levels. 

Fall is the perfect time to weatherize your HVAC if you live in Tomball. A professional maintenance service not only prepares your unit for temperature fluctuations, but it can also lower your monthly energy bill. That’s something all of us need this year.

Protect Your Hard-Working! Weatherize Your HVAC
Humidity hurts HVACs. Our air feels drier during cooler months, but the Texas Gulf Coast region has relentlessly higher humidity year-round. The humidity strains HVAC operation, as it struggles to maintain indoor air comfort. Humid air also shortens the heating and cooling system’s lifespan by corroding components.

You can help your cooling and heating unit operate more dependably and efficiently by reducing its workload. Twice-a-year maintenance is key, because there’s never a good time for an HVAC breakdown. Here are some tips to protect your HVAC from fall and winter weather extremes and year-round exposure to Southeast Texas’ high humidity:

• Air filters – Dirty air filters can lead to many costly problems in your home or office. As your cooling and heating unit struggles to push through the dirt, the indoor air will recirculate dust, pollen, and airborne pollutants, causing:
• Component damage
• Dirty ductwork
• Dirty vents
• Health problems
• Higher energy bills
• Increased dust in rooms
• Insufficient airflow
• Poor indoor air quality
• Reduced HVAC lifespan

Ductwork & vents – Fall is a great time to clean room air vents. It’s also a good time to have your ductwork professionally inspected to see if your HVAC system would benefit from a thorough duct cleaning.
Insulation – Forty percent of your home’s energy loss takes place in the attic. The right amount of attic insulation helps your home maintain a comfortable indoor environment. (Call 281-305-4305 for a free inspection.) Also check for drafts around windows and doors; add weather stripping or caulk where needed. These steps help reduce strain on your HVAC system and lower monthly energy bills.
Outside HVAC condenser unit – Excessive rainfall and heavy storms can cause leaves, debris, and dirt buildup on and around your outdoor condenser. Water pooling can lead to electrical problems or rust, and debris can block airflow. Check your outside unit regularly and remove leaves and other debris.
Smart thermostats – Fall and winter temperature extremes can also be better-managed if you upgrade to a smart thermostat. Smart thermostats can remember your temperature preferences and adjust accordingly.
Control thermostat settings from your smartphone.
Data and equipment usage can be tracked.
Geofencing allows your thermostat to recognize you’re on the way home and adjust the indoor temperature to your liking.
Low-power standby is available on Energy Star-certified smart thermostats that are inactive for set periods of time.
Schedule Professional HVAC Inspection, Maintenance
Let’s prepare your home for fall and winter temperature extremes with an HVAC weatherization. Our experienced technician will check the cooling and heating system, clean vital components and recommend an action plan if there are issues. We work hard to earn the trust of every customer. Thankfully, Country Air has the best reputation for honesty and experienced service in Northwest Houston. Contact us to discuss an end-of-year HVAC tune-up.

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