Written on: January 24, 2022
Are you one of the many who have purchased a home in towns such as Fairfield, Weston, Newtown, and Stamford recently? Perhaps you moved up from New York City or decided to go from renting to buying for more space to accommodate remote work?
Whatever the reason, welcome to Southwestern Connecticut!
Santa Energy is the region’s leader for HVAC and comfort equipment installation, maintenance, and repair, as well as heating oil and propane delivery. We’ll help you keep your new home safe and comfortable all year-round.
You may have questions about your home’s equipment, especially if you’re new to home ownership. Here is a quick checklist of some key things you need to do to keep your equipment running efficiently. These thing will help prevent breakdowns and avoid repair bills – giving you peace of mind.
Home heating systems need annual maintenance to provide peak efficiency. Doing this insures you will use the least amount of fuel possible to heat your home – which can save you money on energy costs. Santa Energy service technicians will perform a tune-up and thoroughly inspect your heating system. Thi will allow tem to detect and fix problems before they get worse.
Unless there is documentation of prior service, it is best to assume your heating system isn’t tuned up. Which means you should schedule a service appointment as soon as possible.
If you own a furnace, you need to check your air filter once a month and change as needed. A clogged air filter reduces your furnace’s efficiency and performance and can cause breakdowns.
Homes with ductwork for HVAC systems need to have the ductwork cleaned every three to five years.
Central air conditioners need an annual tune-up that includes cleaning the condenser coils, cleaning and lubricating moving parts, checking the coolant level and adding more if needed, as well as a calibration of the thermostat, an inspection of electrical connections and tightening if needed, and an inspection and evaluation of the blower motor and blower belt.
Early spring or fall is an optimal time to get your A/C tuned up for convenient scheduling. Also, check the filter once a month and change as needed.
Water heaters need attention, too. You should check on it regularly, looking for signs of tank damage such as damp floor around the tank or rust on the tank.
An annual tune-up is recommended for all water heaters. It includes a checklist of its own: a inspection as well as draining and flushing the tank to prevent sediment build-up, checking the sacrificial anode rod and replacing as needed, testing the temperature-pressure release valve, inspecting and cleaning the burner assembly, inspecting the ventilation, and inspecting the gas valve if your water heater is run on propane or natural gas.
Santa Energy provides comfort you can count on. Contact us for all your heating, cooling, and comfort needs for your new home!