With the cooler months on the horizon, is your heating system up to the task? Or are you concerned over some plumbing that may be hiding an issue and a costly fix with it? Perhaps you have let another year go by without doing the seasonal maintenance.
We at Alabama Home Pros are here to put your mind at ease. For homeowners in Montgomery, Prattville, Millbrook and Pike Road we make sure your plumbing and HVAC are fall ready. We are a locally run and owned business out of Millbrook, fully licensed and insured. Call (334) 206-8878 and we will put you in the right direction.
You never know what to expect from an Alabama fall; afternoons can be warm one week and the next you are at the thermostat. The strain that kind of back-and-forth puts on your home systems is no joke. But some forethought now will spare you the stress down the road.
Why you should do your fall maintenance
When the season turns it is an ideal time to nip small problems in the bud. After a hard summer of work your air conditioner has earned a checkup, as has the heating system which has been idle for months. It is more than a matter of being comfortable. Put off maintenance and you are looking at poor air quality, an energy bill to match and the occasional breakdown at an inopportune time. Too often we see a homeowner only give his furnace some thought on the first cold night when everyone else is clamoring for service.
HVAC preparation for the cooler weather
There is no need to make this complicated. A few pointers for any Montgomery homeowner:
- Do not let a clogged filter force your system to labor; replace or clean it
- Run the heat for a bit to confirm it will engage
- Put some distance between your outdoor unit and any leaves or debris
- See if a programmable thermostat is in order to cut energy costs
- When you put the heat on, be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary in the way of smells or noise
- Vents and registers should be open and unobstructed by furniture
Should you come across something amiss, leave it to a pro. Our technicians are certified and can see what others might overlook.
Plumbing tips before it gets cold
The winters in Alabama are not as severe as elsewhere but your plumbing can still get into trouble. Between the cool nights and having the house full for the holidays there are challenges to be had. We would advise the following:
- Have a look at any exposed pipe in the garage or crawl space for wear and tear
- Garden hoses should be drained and put away to protect the spigots from freezing
- Look for moisture or a slow leak under the sink and near the water heater
- Give the water heater a flush to remove sediment
- With the fall rains coming, test the sump pump
- A slow drain is an indication of a clog that is going to worsen
Then there is the matter of the holidays and the toll they take on kitchen plumbing. Grease and food scraps are a recipe for a backup when you have guests. An inspection will head that off.
A word on calling in a professional
You can do some of this yourself but a trained technician will know what to look for. If the heat is uneven or the water heater is being noisy or you have a leak you cannot put your finger on, then call us.
Our team is licensed and certified and we are a full-service company with same-day service and estimates you can trust so there are no surprises. We carry Alabama master plumber license MP-3625.
We are at your service Monday to Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm. Emergencies do not abide by the clock though, so we provide 24/7 after-hours service. All our work comes with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Rather than wait for a cold snap to tell you something is amiss, get ahead of the season with one of our seasonal maintenance plans. Let the team at Alabama Home Pros put you in a position to face the fall with confidence. You can reach us at (334) 206-8878.