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How to Transition from Cooling to Heating: Fall HVAC Switch Guide

How to Transition from Cooling to Heating: Fall HVAC Switch Guide

As the warm days of summer fade and cooler autumn breezes begin to set in, it's time to transition your HVAC system from cooling to heating. Making this switch smoothly ensures your home remains comfortable and your system operates efficiently throughout the fall and winter months. Here’s a simple guide to help you transition from cooling to heating.

  1. Clean or Replace Your Air Filters
    Before making the switch, check your HVAC filters. Clogged filters reduce airflow and strain the system, so cleaning or replacing them is essential for both cooling and heating efficiency.

  2. Inspect and Clean Ductwork
    Over the summer, dust and debris can accumulate in your ducts. A thorough duct cleaning will improve air quality and airflow when your heating system kicks in.

  3. Test Your Thermostat
    Make sure your thermostat is set to heating mode and working correctly. If you don’t have a programmable thermostat, consider upgrading to better control the temperature and save on energy costs.

  4. Schedule a Professional Tune-Up
    A fall HVAC inspection can identify any potential issues before the cold sets in. A professional technician from A Plus Quality can check for leaks, ensure optimal performance, and make necessary repairs or adjustments.

  5. Check Vents and Registers
    Ensure that all vents and registers are open and unblocked. This helps maintain proper airflow and even heating throughout your home.

Transitioning from cooling to heating is an important step for home comfort. The professional and highly skilled team from A Plus Quality is here to help with your HVAC needs. Schedule a fall inspection today to ensure your system is ready for the colder months ahead!

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  • What are mini-split advantages?

    Just as the name implies, a “mini-split” system is a “split system” however available in smaller capacities, for single room to whole house conditioning. Mini-split systems may range from as small as 9,000 BTUh per hour, comparable to say, a small window AC unit, for individual room use, up to 4 and 5 ton capacities for “Room By Room” (also known as “Zoning”) and whole house conditioning. With near universal design, mini-splits are “heat pumps” which provide both heating and cooling for a home. Here are key advantages when compared to traditional split systems:

    Efficiency- Mini-splits are highly engineered systems which offer attractive operating efficiencies, in many instances, eligible for utility company rebates.
    Heat Pump- Most mini-split systems are heat pumps, providing year-round comfort.
    Solar friendly- Due to very low power requirements, mini-splits are an ideal complement to “Net Zero Energy” homes, or any home using renewable power.
    Carbon footprint- Mini-splits are 100% electric, with zero operating emissions of any type.
    Zoning- Most mini-split manufacturers offer systems capable of room-by-room “zoning”, to account for peak demands of a room based upon construction type, exposure orientation and usage.
    Variable capacity- Mini-splits are typically DC inverter driven. That is, a variable speed compressor which modulates in proportion to instantaneous demand. Most conventional split systems, by comparison, operate with an ON-OFF strategy. (Would you use an ON-OFF switch as the accelerator in your vehicle?)
    Location, Location, Location!- Mini-split outdoor units are compact; they can be located far away from noise-sensitive areas, such as bedrooms and home offices. Mini-split indoor units have the ability to be installed where conventional systems cannot.
    They’re perfect for additions and remodels where access to current HVAC system is difficult to access.
    Modern mini-split systems are remarkably quiet; in fact, many times their operation is unnoticed by the end user.

  • What is a mini-split?

    By definition, and simply put, a “Split System” is a heating and air conditioning system which has two main components, the indoor unit and outdoor unit. In short, the indoor unit absorbs heat energy in the cooling mode, and the outdoor unit rejects the very heat absorbed by the indoor unit. And the cycle is repeated until the set temperature is met. Although the indoor and outdoor units are located in physically different, hence “split” locations, they are connected and operate as, one system; continuously circulating refrigerant liquid and vapor by means of interconnecting, dehydrated copper refrigerant lines, commonly referred to as a “Line Set”.

  • Why should I maintain my Furnace or AC?

    An annual maintenance will extend the lifetime of your heating and cooling unit. The technician will diagnose and repair any problem with the unit before it fails, so you won't need to worry about any problems when the weather gets very hot in the summer or extremely cold in the winter.

  • Most common Boiler Issues

    - Boiler fails to ignite
    - Low pressure
    - Strange Noises
    - Boiler is not responding to the thermostat
    - Cold Radiators
    - Boiler leaking or dripping
    - Boiler cycling very fast
    - Available Hot water but No Heat

  • Why is there ice building up on the copper pipes?

    There can be many reasons why the refrigerant pipes are freezing up but the most common issue is low refrigerant levels. If your AC unit has ice buildup turn off the unit for at least 4 hours and call us at 416-410-0337

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