Most of the northern states are already covered in snow, but we’re expecting a warm-up to melt it all away by next week. Take advantage of that melt-off and winterize your HVAC air conditioner, if you haven’t already.
Why winterize it?
Simply put, preparing your unit for winter can save you money in repairs.
It will:
- Prevent debris from getting caught inside (creating jams)
- Prevent small woodland creatures from nesting inside
- Prevent the unit from starting up on a warmer winter day
- (Allow melting ice and snow to melt and drip inside the unit, refreezing and causing damage)
- Protect your piping
Want to know how?
Visit “Time to Winterize Your Central Air Conditioner”* for a step by step checklist.
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