Transitioning seasons around the house at this time of year includes getting ready for the shift from cooling to heating. There’s more involved than changing the switch on the thermostat. To be ready for the temperature changes coming soon, here are some suggestions for transitioning seasons to keep your HVAC system in sync with the calendar.
- Schedule a furnace tune-up. The furnace should receive annual maintenance by a qualified HVAC service tech at the outset of the heating season. The procedure includes a list of manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance and safety items, as well as a thorough inspection to detect incipient issues that could turn into a major problem later in the season. Annual furnace and air conditioner tune-ups at the outset of each respective season are typically required under the terms of the manufacturer’s warranty in order to maintain coverage.
- Install a new air filter. The furnace and A/C share the same filter. Don’t begin heating season with a used filter from summer cooling. A clean filter supports optimum system airflow and efficiency. From now on, change the filter at least every other month for the remainder of the heating season.
- Check the vents. It’s not unusual to discover that someone has closed or blocked a vent in the house over the summer. Closing or blocking individual vents can unbalance system airflow throughout the house and make consistent comfort control difficult. Make sure all supply and return vents in every room are fully open and unobstructed by objects such as curtains or large furniture.
- Maintain the outdoor unit. Check the outside component of the central A/C at seasonal shutdown. Cut back any weeds or other vegetation that may have grown up around the unit during summer. Remove fallen autumn leaves or other accumulating debris from the fan grille and vent openings on the side of the unit. Consider installing a cover to protect the unit from winter weather.
Be ready when it’s time to flip the switch from cooling to heating. For help, contact Paitson Bros. We’ve been transitioning seasons in the Wabash Valley since 1922.
Jeff Paitson is a third generation business owner who continues to run the business with the same values that have been passed down from previous generations since 1922.
Jeff’s belief is that the business belongs to Jesus Christ; therefore 10 percent of the company’s profits go toward the Maryland Community Church.
Jeff is a Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce member and in his spare time, he enjoys 
Ethan Rayburn is a lifelong resident of Terre Haute and a 2005 graduate of Purdue University.
An Eagle Scout, Ethan spent four years as a non-profit executive with the Boy Scouts of America before joining Paitson Bros. as a comfort advisor and later General Manager. In that role, Ethan has brought a renewed enthusiasm for customer care, integrity, value, and service to Paitson Bros. Heating & Air Conditioning.
Ethan enjoys singing and was a member of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club. He also enjoys playing and coaching soccer, spending time with his family and two young boys, and volunteering his time and resources with his church, Terre Haute First Baptist Church, which he has attended from a very young age.
Paitson Bros
1 (812) 232-2347
Serving the Wabash Valley, IN Area Since 1922