Do-It-Yourself Tips

With proper maintenance and care your heating, cooling and plumbing equipment will operate dependably for many years. There are several maintenance items that you can do yourself to help ensure the best performance while saving you money.

 

Check Filter
Check the air filter in your furnace or fan coil each month. A dirty filter will cause excessive wear on your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump.
Alert
Failure to comply with all manufacturer instructions may result in fire or combustion that can cause property damage, serious injury or death.

Remove Debris
Keep your outdoor condensing unit free of debris. If you keep grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery and debris away from your outdoor unit, it should only require minimal care.

Clean Humidifier
Clean your humidifier at the beginning of every heating season.

Check Level
Make sure your outdoor coil stays in a level position.

Inspect Ventilation
Inspect your furnace combustion area and vent system before each heating season.

Clean Air Cleaner
The pre-filter and collection cells of an electronic air cleaner should be cleaned at least two or three times per year.

Brush Exterior
If the exterior of your outdoor coil becomes dirty, use a brush or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to clean the surface.


Winterize a Vacant Home
Preparing your plumbing for the winter is a wise alternative to frozen pipes.

Preventing Kitchen Drain Clogs
A clogged drain can be so frustrating; and, of course, it happens more often than we care to think about! Usually, kitchen sink drains clog because of a build-up of grease.

Showerheads
Weak or changing water pressure usually points to a mineral buildup in the showerhead.

Scalding Tap Water
Thousands of people are scalded by tap water every year.

Mildew
You can help to avoid mildew problems with these preventative actions.

Garbage Disposal
Use cold water when the disposal is operating. You can clean your disposal by grinding ice cubes.

Pipe Insulation
Insulate those pipes before it gets cold!

Roots
Roots can be a big problem. They can grow into the joints of the pipes.