How To Winterize Your Dallas Home’s HVAC & Plumbing Systems
While winters in Dallas are mostly mild, occasional cold snaps can catch homeowners off guard. These sudden drops in temperature can put added strain and stress on your HVAC and plumbing systems, increasing your chances of a winter breakdown. To avoid winter headaches and unexpected repair costs, it’s essential to prepare these critical systems for the season.
In this article, the experts at Frymire Home Services discuss how Dallas homeowners can winterize their plumbing and HVAC systems to reduce the risk of serious issues and ensure that their comfort is never compromised.
Adjust Your Thermostat for Cooler Months
When it comes to keeping your home at the perfect temperature this season, it’s important to find the ideal balance between maintaining your comfort and reducing your energy bills. Turning your heat off at night or when you leave your home may be tempting, but this can lead to issues.
Your HVAC will have to work harder to restore heat if it’s starting from a lower indoor temperature. Plus, a lack of heat during a cold snap can lead to frozen pipes.
Our team recommends setting your thermostat to 68°F when you’re home and no lower than 55°F at night or while you’re away. To simplify energy-efficient temperature management, consider a programmable thermostat.
These systems offer automatic temperature adjustments based on your schedule and the added convenience of remote access. As a result, homeowners can commit to energy-efficient settings to lower utility bills and reduce wear and tear on their systems.
Insulate Exposed Pipes
Though cold snaps are infrequent, temperatures below freezing can lead to a frozen or burst pipe. To protect your home and avoid a plumbing emergency, insulate any exposed pipes with heat tape or foam pipe insulation. This can be especially helpful in unheated areas like attics or garages.
The added insulation provides an extra layer of protection against freezing, along with tricks like allowing faucets to drip and opening under-sink cabinet doors for better air circulation.
HVAC System Maintenance Before Winter
Professional heating maintenance is the best way to ensure that your HVAC system is ready for winter. During your fall tune-up, our experts will perform a thorough HVAC inspection, cleaning, and calibration to ensure that your system is operating at peak performance.
From changing filters to testing safety mechanisms, our team will assess every component of your heating system to find and fix minor issues before they become major problems. Plus, routine maintenance is a great way to keep your energy bills low.
Choose Frymire Home Services
Prepare for winter in Dallas by calling Frymire. We offer comprehensive heating and plumbing services to help ensure your home is ready for the cold. With our preventative care, you can avoid costly issues when the temperature drops and ensure the season is stress-free.
Plus, with our upfront pricing and service for all brands, you can trust that your home is in excellent hands.
Schedule a service with the team at Frymire Home Services by calling us today.
