Summer is almost over! As the children return to school and the weather starts to cool, it’s the perfect time to get your house and your HVAC system ready for fall. Nebrasky’s latest blog provides you with a handy-dandy checklist to make sure you’re in good shape.

THERMOSTAT

• Check your thermostat settings to prepare for the weather changes ahead. 
• Consider a new system like the Nest Learning Thermostat, which helps you save energy by programming itself!
  • TIP: As the weather is cooling off and kids are going back to school, consider shutting your AC off during the day. 

AIR FILTERS

• Clean out those dirty, dingy air filters and replace them with new ones.
  • DID YOU KNOW… a dirty air filter can actually damage your unit and reduce efficiency? 

CLEAN THE CONDENSER UNIT

• Clean off the outside unit if you have one—brush off leaves, branches, and dirt clumps, trim any surrounding trees, and maybe rinse it off with a garden hose.
• Clean the inside of your unit, too. Condenser coils and fans can take on quite a bit of debris during the summer months—inspect these components and clean as needed!
  • TIP: If you have an outdoor unit, make sure it’s completely dry and cover it with a waterproof/weatherproof covering to protect it from any nasty autumn weather—like sleet and snow.

SCHEDULE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS OR MAINTENANCE

• Be sure to inspect your HVAC system unit for any damage. Check the condenser and pipe for cracks or leaks. If your HVAC system needs to be repaired, call Nebrasky for maintenance NOW so that your AC is ready to go next summer for that first heatwave.
  • TIP: While you’re at it, get ahead of the game and schedule your heating maintenance too, so you’re ready to go for the colder months! DON’T wait until the first frost or snowfall; book an appointment with Nebrasky NOW.