The first cold snap of the season is on its way; is your heating system in any shape to handle it? You may be fed up with a home that is drafty one day and warm the next. Then there is the question of that peculiar noise coming from the furnace and whether it is cause for concern.
For those of us in Athens, Crawford or the wider Piedmont of Georgia, such things are of some import. We at Jordan Air, Heating, Plumbing, & Electric have put local families at ease since 1993. Should you want to talk to us, our number is (706) 807-2309.
There is no accounting for a Georgia winter. It is not uncommon to be running the air conditioner one week and the next you are putting the sweaters back in rotation and turning up the heat. The kind of stress this inflicts on an HVAC system is real, which is why we recommend getting on top of it in the fall. What follows are the tips we put in front of our neighbors in the Piedmont most often.
Why it is important to prepare in the fall
Homeowners here will tell you the winters are mild enough that their heating can be left to its own devices. A mistake that has a way of resulting in a breakdown on the coldest night of the year when all hands are needed for service.
In fact, steady cold is less of an issue than weather you cannot put a finger on. Your equipment might be idle for weeks before a front comes through and puts it to work. Fall preparation is what keeps the home warm and the surprises at bay.
Things you can do without calling in a technician
You can do your part for the system’s performance and keep energy use down with a few habits. Before the winter sets in, try these:
- Put in a new air filter and make a point of looking at it each month while you are heating
- See that the outdoor unit is free of leaves and other debris
- Put the thermostat in heat mode to see if it responds as it should
- Vents should be unobstructed by furniture
- When the heat is first turned on, pay attention to any odd smells or sounds
- Have a look at the insulation in the attic and crawl space
If you find something amiss, you would rather know now than in the middle of January.
A case for the professional
Then there is maintenance that requires someone with training. An inspection by one of our technicians will ferret out the minor issues that become costly later on. We examine electrical connections, the heat exchanger and refrigerant levels to be sure the system is safe and efficient. With the way Georgia homes go from heating to cooling, a seasonal call lets us put our eye on wear and tear that is not immediately obvious. We are fully licensed and insured so there is no doubt about who is in your home.
Making the home more comfortable
Duct leakage is a frequent culprit for uneven temperatures in a Georgia house; you end up paying to warm the attic or crawl space and nothing reaches your rooms. Our Aeroseal technology seals those leaks from within for better efficiency. We can also put in smart controls for your HVAC so the thermostat is not an adversary when the weather changes.
What makes Jordan Air the choice for local homeowners
We were a one-man show in 1993. Now we have over 75 people on staff and are still a locally run, family business in the service of Athens, Watkinsville, Winterville, Bishop, Bogart, Arnoldsville, Bostwick, Farmington, High Shoals and North High Shoals, Greensboro and the area around them.
Our neighbors come back for a number of reasons:
- No hourly charges to spring on you; our flat-rate pricing means the cost is known
- All your plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling needs in one place
- Free estimates for the projects you have in mind
- We are open 24/7, a breakdown does not observe business hours
- Offices in Watkinsville, Lexington, Danielsville and Greensboro
- A team with first-hand knowledge of the weather in this state
Whatever winter has in store, the time to be ready is now. For a tune-up, to discuss duct sealing or an unvarnished opinion, we are at your service. Let us make your home comfortable ahead of the first cold front, call Jordan Air at (706) 807-2309.
