How Falling Leaves Can Cause Problems for Your Heating Norfolk Va System
Crisp red, yellow and orange leaves are fluttering from the trees as the weather cools. Autumn boasts its colorful ambiance while crunchy bits of leaves crackle beneath our feet. Nature’s seasonal decorations can be beautiful, but can also become somewhat of a nuisance when it comes to keeping our cozy homes warm. Leaves can gather and pile around heat pumps, and the outside piping of furnaces, restricting airflow.
This can cause problems for heating Norfolk Va units. Here are tips on how to clean out your systems to avoid malfunctions caused by leaves, sticks and debris:
Cleaning Heating Norfolk Va System Pumps
- Turn off the heat pump.
- Remove leaves from on and around the unit. Rake any leaves, dirt and debris from nearby. If there are bushes growing too close to the unit, trim them back.
- Remove the grille from the frame by unscrewing the screws.
- Use a vacuum cleaner hose to vacuum out dirt, leaves and debris from the sides and bottom of the unit.
- Replace the grille and then turn the system back on.
For a full list of outdoor maintenance tips visit HowStuffWorks.com “Outdoor Maintenance for a Heating System Pump.”
Cleaning Furnace Pipes
- Find your furnace’s intake pipes. They are normally located on the side of the house. You can always find them by starting at the furnace itself and then follow the pipes around.
- Turn off the furnace.
- Rake or shovel away leaves, dirt and debris from the opening of the pipes, but be careful not to hit the pipes with tools as they may cause damage.
- With gloves on, reach into the intake pipe to pull out any debris inside, but be careful to not force any debris further up into the pipe.
- When finished, turn the furnace back on and return to the intake pipe. You should feel a small amount of suctioning from the pipe. This tells you that the airflow is good and your furnace Norfolk Va is functioning properly. Lack of suction indicates that debris could be trapped up higher, and you should contact a professional for repair so as not to damage the furnace or pipes. A-1 American Services has professionals available 24/7 for repairs.
For more tips visit ehow “How to Clean Out the Furnace Intake Pipe”.
Despite the quality of these tips, you may find that our heating and air conditioning Norfolk Va experts are needed to fully shore up the problem. Give A-1 American a call anytime for repairs, 24/7 (757) 425-2400
Once your heat pump or furnace is free of debris and your home is feeling warm and toasty, you can once again enjoy the colorful drifting leaves that make fall so spectacular, without worrying that they will interfere with your comfort.
If you need HVAC and Heat Pump repair Norfolk Va or anywhere in Hampton Roads, you can count on A-1 American Services for fast 24/7 emergency service. Call us today: Southside 757-425-2400 Peninsula 757-595-9900 Williamsburg 757-565-1900
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