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Chris Cotter
Chris Cotter is the General Manager of SEK Heat & Air, Inc. in Pittsburg, KS. Chris has worked in the HVAC industry for 15 years and first joined SEK in 1996. SEK has been serving residential and commercial customers in Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma since 1994, providing sales and service of Conventional and Geo-thermal systems. Call Chris today to learn more about heating and cooling your home in a clean and efficient way at 620-215-3124, by e-mail at Info@SekHeatandAir.com, or visit www.SekHeatandAir.com.
Heating & Air Conditioning
2011-09-29 15:57:31
HVAC for seasonal changes
Q: Now that fall is in full swing, my thoughts are heading toward preparing for winter. Do you have any suggestions to prepare my HVAC system for winter? If you have any money and energy saving tips, I would appreciate them as well.
A: Fall is the perfect time for homeowners to prepare their homes for winter and make sure their heating systems are working safely and efficiently. This preparation is not only important in your safety and comfort, but also your budget. First, never assume that everything is working properly. Most homeowners are not trained to spot common dangers that may lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, such as stress spots or cracks in the heat exchanger. If you are not comfortable in your knowledge of the system or could not spot the dangers, call in a heating specialist and have your system thoroughly evaluated. In addition to cleaning your system, checking refrigerant levels for the heat pump and adjusting your system as needed, the heating specialist will look for cracks or damage to the heat exchanger and any other dangers and malfunctions within the system. One of the best do-it-yourself home heating projects homeowners should regularly perform is changing the filters in the furnace. A clean filter helps the system run efficiently, saving you money. In saving money, consider the over-all energy efficiency of your home and the places you may be loosing your heat. If your windows are older, consider upgrading to products that are more efficient or using storm windows. Examine whether or not you need additional insulation in your attic. Finally, install or change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. A few minutes can save the life of your loved ones.
 
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