In towns like Windsor, heating issues are more than small potatoes.  High altitudes and cold winters make proper heating a must for any home, and as the summer winds down, you want to make sure your system is ready for it. Regardless of whether you have a traditional heating system, a heat pump, a geothermal system, or a radiant heating system, the heating season is here; are you prepared? Here are a few helpful tips to make sure.

First of all, make sure you schedule a routine maintenance session from qualified professional as soon as the summer season ends. He’ll take a look at your heater and tighten any loose bolts or fittings as well as cleaning dirty components and other “tune-up” duties. Not only does this ensure the heater gets cleaned up after an idle summer, but it lets the technician spot any potential trouble spots and schedule a repair session before winter kicks in. Better to make repairs before you need the heater than deal with it breaking down in the middle of a snowstorm.

In addition to the heater itself, you ought to do a little maintenance on your house. See about adding insulation if you can, and make sure you seal up any leaks around your doors and windows. That will help your home retain heat much more readily, cutting down on the cost of energy without skimping on the heating you need.

Finally, you may want to consider upgrading your system with new components like a programmable thermostat or zone controls. The former lets you turn the heat on and off automatically – saving you money when you go to work or run errands – while the latter lets you turn the heat on only in those parts of the house that you’re using. Both help you save on energy costs as well as improving the overall comfort levels in your home.

The experts at Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning can help you with getting ready for the heating season, as well as repair and installation issues. We offer Windsor heating services, and our staff is dedicated to your satisfaction. The heating season is here; are you prepared? Give us a call and you will be.