Believe it or not, winter is on its way to the Midwest. There is almost always an increase in HVAC service calls during the first cold snap of the year. Avoid the stress and expense of emergency service or repairs by making sure your facility’s HVAC system is winter-ready now. Use the checklist below to prepare your building for the season ahead!

HVAC Winter Maintenance Checklist:

1. Winterize Your Cooling Systems

Once the cold weather begins, you won’t be needing your cooling systems for a while so it’s time to winterize your facility’s cooling equipment. This includes shutting down exterior water systems and insulating pipes as needed so they won’t freeze.

2. Check Heating Systems

Now that you’ve winterized your cooling equipment, it’s time to make sure your heating systems, such as boilers and furnaces, are ready to go for the cold weather. When you have building occupants or hospital patients relying on your building to be comfortable and safe, a reliable heating system is important. Your best bet is to set up a routine HVAC maintenance schedule with a professional HVAC company during the fall and winter to make sure your heating system is operating as it should. Have an HVAC technician inspect your equipment and perform a tune-up to ensure your system will run smoothly, and safely, all winter long. For detailed information on the inspection, testing, and service tasks they will perform, check out our Benefits of HVAC Maintenance blog. If equipment like boilers or furnaces need to be replaced, your technician can let you know. You’ll want to get that taken care of before the freezing temperatures arrive.

3. Improve HVAC Energy Efficiency

Entering a new season is a great time to check your HVAC system for efficiency. You can make any energy improvements to your facility before the winter begins. The main to-do here is checking and calibrating your thermostats, and making sure you’re setting the right temperature for your building. In addition, change dirty air filters, and check windows and doors for leaks, and check insulation and electrical connections for damage.

Schedule A Winter HVAC Tune-Up

A professional HVAC service company can help you prepare your facility for the cooler weather and give you peace of mind. The best way to prevent an equipment failure or malfunction is ongoing maintenance and seasonal tune-ups. Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors provides commercial HVAC service and repairs. Contact us to schedule a winter HVAC tune-up before the freezing temperatures arrive!