Winter Tips and Checklist

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Keep Your Home Comfort Systems Running at Peak Performance

If your home comfort system needs service, maintenance, or replaced give us a call at 717-232-4328 or schedule an appointment online.

HVAC Systems

• Make sure that all leaf debris and snow are kept clear of your outdoor heat pump unit. This will enable the unit to run more efficiently and allow a technician to access it for service or preventive maintenance. 
• Make sure the areas around all furnaces and air handlers are clear and easily accessible, so your system runs more efficiently and it’s accessible for service. 
• Preventive maintenance for your HVAC system is also a good idea to prevent problems from occurring when you’re not there. A smart thermostat or wi-fi thermostat can also help you manage the temperature inside your home while you’re away, which can save you money on energy costs.

Plumbing Systems

• Keep all gutters clear to prevent unwanted leaks along the gutter line. This also helps prevent ice buildup that can cause damage to your roof and to your outdoor unit when the ice breaks free.
• Schedule a plumbing inspection/preventive maintenance to make sure sump pumps and well-tank equipment is working properly. This equipment should also be winterized for colder weather, so it’s ready for snow/water removal. 
• If you have a second home that is not occupied year-round or you are away from home for the winter, consider having the plumbing of your vacant home winterized to protect your pipes from freezing while the plumbing is not in use. 

Electrical Systems

• Schedule an electrical inspection/preventive maintenance that includes a thorough inspection of your electric baseboard heating units and panel wiring to ensure it is sufficient for safe operation.

Prevent Problems Before They Happen

Get the Comfort of Gold Shield® Protection

Consider purchasing a plumbing, electrical, and/or HVAC preventive maintenance membership for your home. The cost of a plan typically covers routine inspection and basic maintenance for the designated system, and it should also include priority service in the event of an emergency. These plans are designed to keep your home’s major systems functioning efficiently and reliably while also giving you peace of mind knowing you’ll be taken care of if something goes wrong.