You would be surprised how many air conditioners are put to work well into the fall. Or perhaps you have some doubt as to whether your heating system will come on when the first cold front makes its way through the Lowcountry. Then there is the matter of when you last put any mind to your HVAC system at all.
Should any of that sound familiar, then you have come to the right spot. We at C&C Myers Heating, A/C, Plumbing, & Drains have been of service to Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry since 1978; we are very familiar with the effect our autumn weather has on a home’s comfort systems. Do not hesitate to put in a call to (843) 806-0131, we are here around the clock.
Charleston has an odd way of doing things in the fall as far as HVAC is concerned. You can be running the air conditioning one week and find yourself in need of heat by morning the next. Such a reversal is hard on your equipment and it is best to forestall a breakdown before it happens.
The Importance of Fall Maintenance in the Lowcountry
Do not think the humidity is gone just because summer is over. It has a way of hanging around and the moisture will make itself felt in your coils and drain lines, not to mention your indoor air quality, for months to come. Your system has also had a long and arduous summer of cooling behind it. Fall is the time to see what wear and tear has accumulated before you put the same demands on it for heat.
Most homeowners will tell you they only give their heat a thought when it gives out on the year’s coldest night, which is the last time you want to be without it. That is a mistake we see too often.
A Few Fall Chores for the Do-it-yourselfer
There is no harm in putting in a little effort of your own to ensure a season without worry. Here are some items to put to rights ahead of the cold:
- Put in a new air filter and make it a practice to check it every month or so under heavy use
- See that your outdoor unit is free of debris, leaves and branches
- Put the thermostat to the test by turning it to heat and making sure it does as told
- Open up your supply and return vents if a rug or piece of furniture is in the way
- When the heat first comes on, pay attention to any odd smells or sounds
- After the summer storms have passed, have a look at the outdoor unit for damage
It is good for the efficiency of your system. But there is only so much a homeowner should be doing alone.
Leave the Technical Work to a Pro
That is where we come in. A proper fall tune-up from our team will get to those parts of your system that are not easily accessible. Our technicians do not guess at what your equipment requires; we employ a proprietary scientific method to service and diagnose it.
In the course of a professional visit we will:
- Go over electrical components and connections
- Put safety controls and heating operation to the test
- Check pressures and refrigerant
- Clean the coils and condensate drain lines
- Assess the ducts and airflow
- Do an overall health check of the system in anticipation of winter
We are a licensed and insured operation (License #M111916) and we mean business. Being partners with such as Trane and Lennox means we have an intimate knowledge of their systems.
Indoor Air Quality Should Not Be Overlooked
With the house closed up and the heat on, the air in your home is going to be trapped in there longer. Any dust or allergens, or the residual humidity, will be more apparent. If the place is feeling stuffy or the family has been sneezing, it is a good idea to have your ducts and air quality appraised while the weather is still mild.
Total Home Care Club: Plan Ahead
For those who would prefer not to keep tabs on seasonal upkeep, a membership in our Total Home Care Club program is a simple matter of staying on top of things all year round so you are not in a fluster when the mercury falls.
We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee to stand behind our work. Over 45 years in the Lowcountry we have built a certain trust, as evidenced by our being named Moultrie News reader’s choice, Charleston’s Choice and Best of Mount Pleasant Magazine.
C&C Myers Heating, A/C, Plumbing, & Drains is at your disposal 24/7 for a tune-up or any heating trouble you may have. Call (843) 806-0131 today and face the cooler months with your HVAC in order.