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4 Tips For Furnace Care In The New Year


When it comes to your heating system, there’s one rule that holds true: when you take proper care of it, it’s going to reward you with great results. Typically, these great results are going to come in the form of more effective heating, better energy efficiency, and far fewer costly repair jobs. Staying consistent about caring for your appliances can seem daunting, but there’s no reason that keeping your furnace in good shape needs to be stressful or difficult. For the most part, it’s simply about establishing the right habits and paying attention to what your heating system is telling you. With the new year approaching, why not make a commitment to yourself and your household to give your heating system the care and attention it deserves?

1. KEEP UP WITH REGULAR SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE

Your furnace is a finely tuned machine, and it has many different components working hard together to keep you warm. As you would expect, these parts can become worn out or experience malfunctions over years of use. Because of this, it’s completely normal that your heating system is going to gradually lose its effectiveness and efficiency over time, especially if you’ve got the thermostat turned up regularly. The best way to combat this type of decline is with regular professional maintenance.

Generally speaking, you should try to schedule a maintenance visit for your heating system at least once a year. If you haven’t been consistent with it recently, the start of a new year is a great time to get back on track. When you call in a heating technician for maintenance, they will inspect your heater and make any possible adjustments to improve its heating ability. These tweaks will be aimed at keeping you warmer consistently as well as being more energy efficient. This will result in your monthly bills decreasing while your comfort level increases. The heating expert will also look for warning signs of anything that could be wrong with the appliance. In some cases, they’ll find something that they can take preventative measures against. You may even end up saving hundreds of dollars by preventing a major problem before it results in a system breakdown.

2. REPLACE THE AIR FILTER REGULARLY

Before your home’s heater can distribute warm air through your ducts, vents, and into your living room or bedroom, all of that air must first pass through your HVAC filter. That filter has the essential task of catching the dust, pet dander, and other debris that inhabits the air before it goes through your furnace. This ensures that the heated air you end up breathing is as free of pollutants and irritants as possible. However, if you don’t clean or replace the filter on a regular basis, all of those contaminants start to accumulate and clog up the system. This is a major problem for your heating system because it makes it much harder to draw air through the filter. As a result, the amount of strain on your heater will go way up. This will decrease its energy efficiency, shorten its lifespan, and make malfunctions or breakdowns much more likely. It may also have a negative effect on the quality of the air you’re breathing.

To avoid that wasted money and damage to your furnace, all you need to do is make a habit of checking your HVAC filter each month. If the buildup of debris hasn’t gotten too bad, you’ll probably be okay just giving it a thorough cleaning. However, if it’s in bad shape or you’re uncertain, it’s best to go the safe route and replace it with a new filter.

3. GIVE YOUR HEATER REGULAR BREAKS

To keep your heater healthier for the new year, another good habit to get into is giving it regular periods of rest. Just like any appliance or piece of equipment, your heating system is going to become worn down if it’s forced to operate constantly. When you regularly allow those components to rest, you’ll get far better results from the heater when you need to depend on it. One simple way to achieve this is by turning down the thermostat every night when you go to bed. If you’re bundled up under the covers, there’s no reason you should need the heater to be cranked up as high. By simply lowering the temperature five to 10 degrees Fahrenheit for those seven or eight hours each night, you can keep your furnace healthy and lower your monthly bills in the process.

Making use of your home’s curtains is another effective way to take some pressure off of your heater. Windows and glass doors tend to be a major source of heat escaping, but covering them up with curtains actually does a good job of keeping much of that warmth trapped inside. You can take advantage of this by closing all of your curtains in the evening. Typically, the extra heat those curtains trap should allow you to take some of the heating load off of your furnace. On the other hand, keep those curtains open wide when the sun is shining outside. The warmth from the sunlight will help keep you warm and diminish the need to crank up the heater.

4. CLEAN OUT YOUR VENTS CONSISTENTLY

The air vents in your home work together with your heating system to give you a consistent flow of clean, warm air. For this partnership to be effective, though, it’s important that the vents remain clean and clear of clogs. For one thing, excessive dust and debris in those vents will have a directly negative effect on the oxygen that you’re breathing. For your heater, the problem is that those particles of dust and other contaminants can build up in the vents or even work their way into your home’s ductwork. If neglected for long enough, this can result in clogs that prevent your heating system from effectively circulating air. This will have a negative impact on your comfort, your finances, and the health of your heater. Fortunately, all you need to do to avoid this is clean out the air vents each month. Simply remove the protective covers with a screwdriver, and use a vacuum with an extension hose to give each vent a thorough cleaning.

At Dragonfly Heating & Cooling, we have been a trusted supplier of home comfort services for the greater Orange County, CA, area since 2010. Our skilled technicians can provide your household with quality heating, cooling, and ductless mini-split services. Our team takes pride in being professional and experienced, and we always have the best interests of our customers in mind. We select our technicians and comfort specialists not only because they’re highly skilled but also because they share the values and visions that our company stands for. We have been providing the area with great products and services at competitive prices for over a decade, and we will strive to continue doing so for years to come.

Give us a call at Dragonfly Heating & Cooling today for more information about how we can improve your home comfort.

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Gisselle G.
Gisselle G.
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Dustin did a great job diagnosing and fixing my heater, which had a bad connection. He was professional, efficient, and took the time to explain the issue. He also recommended swapping out the board while we still have time, which I appreciate. Solid service and honest advice—definitely recommend!
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Brad C.
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Mark T.
Mark T.
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Great experience! Quick and professional. They did not try and upsell unnecessary products or services. They diagnosed the problem, corrected the issue, and the heater works great now. Thanks Josh!
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jessica K.
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Professional, on time, reliable what more could you ask for? Glad we gave dragonfly a call to check out our system and give his advice. We have used them multiple times and they are always on time and reliable.
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Sydney H.
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My family has trusted Dragonfly for the last 10+ or so years and they haven’t disappointed. A couple years ago they’ve replaced my AC, relocated my water heater and installed a whole house fan. Each time they have come out, they have been professional, informative, helpful and kind. With each estimate I’ve requested, they have been timely and always have provided competitive pricing.They’re staff from the fabulous gals in the office, to Jeff who led the install, to their owners Sheldon and Barry really set them apart. Such an AMAZING and TRUSTWORTHY group. So so thankful!
Derek C.
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Had Austin out for a furnace tuneup. He helpfully and clearly explained status of my furnace, some areas to consider, and resolved a noise.
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Wow! The company has an outstanding reputation to begin with. They completed duct work and replaced water heater in a portion of a day and were professional and informative whilst doing so.Companies like this that are effective and HONEST are few and far between and I’m so glad we found them!
Melinda R.
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The professional service is A+++. Austin was great 😊
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Emilio M.
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Thank you for the great service again! I do appreciate the communication with my pre/post appointment! Another great service by Dustin! Thanks again Dustin! You rock!
Jason N.
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Been a customer for many years and do not call any other A/C company. Honest, fair and always professional.
Marc S.
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Always ask for Dustin for anything complicated. He is your man
Benedict V.
Benedict V.
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I appreciates the service done on our heating furnace. Service technician Austin is very knowledgeable, and explained to me the condition of our heating furnace. In addition he walk me through the things to look in our water heater tank in order to avoid major damage to our water heater. I am very satisfied and highly recommend Dragonfly Heating and cooling for preventive maintenance service. To all the crew of Dragonfly thank you very much….
Jim J.
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D M.
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I had my heater inspected and prepared for the winter ahead by Dragonfly HVAC company today. My technician was Austin, he is thorough and knowledgeable. He replaced my filter and cleaned some electrical connections in addition to testing my motors for amperage draw, and my capacitors for variance. In other words, my system is now ready to perform its work to keep my home comfortable and warm.
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Trevor our tech was excellent!! He explained everything as he was going. Got my heater back on track! I definitely recommend Dragonfly!
Joe C.
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Josh explained everything he was doing and gave good recommendations. Looking forward to working with this company in the future.
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On time and they make sure that the winter months will be warm. Great company!🤗💯
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Choose this company for your HVAC needs. Austin did the services in a most skilled and professional way. I am very pleased and happy with the services performed. A big endorsement for Dragonfly HVAC. The service van looks cool too!!!
Lana B
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I came across this company via Lowe’s and met Josh. Not only was he professional, but he gave my tips on how to keep up with how to maintain my HVAC system.So I called All Pro again today for a yearly maintenance and Josh came by again.Josh was very nice and professional.Great experience.Update 3/25/22Once again, All Pro Air did not disappoint. As long as Josh is working at this company, I will continue to give them my service. Thank you again Josh.Update 10/2024Had my AC serviced by Josh. Another great experience with him and this company. He is very knowledgeable and personable.
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Austin was on time and prepared. He set to his job quickly and efficiently, but still made us comfortable with what he was doing. He communicated the whole time and never rushed through his work.
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Peggy B.
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Mahum Shere A.
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Josh came out today to assess our A/C system and the reason it’s not cooling. He really did a great job explaining the issue and the options. I appreciate it. He seemed like a very honest and knowledgeable person.
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Josh was very thorough and informative. Was on time and did a great job. Very pleased.
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A/C broke down last Saturday, up and running by 2 pm The next day.Thank you!
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Dragonfly leadership went above and beyond to help my family out with an AC failure during a brutal heat wave. They were understandably very busy but they fit us in. The technician was awesome. Highly recommend.
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This is the 4th time I’ve used Dragonfly. The workers are always nice, polite, quick and honest! Very happy with them and I will not use another company!!!
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My provider Mr. Medina, was very competent of A/C and heating, Mr Medina was knowledgeable and able to assess the problems that I had, he change out the filters check my heater AC in the attic and my thermostat and gave me professional advice on maintenance the work was completed in a timely manner.
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Drangonfly operates a business of integrity. They showed up 5 min early of the 4 hour window which was a good surprise. They diagnosed the problem in 5 min and went over our options. If you want a quality installer who will not deceive you, and relies on quality and word of mouth satisfaction, give them a try.
Dan B.
Dan B.
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Dragonfly heating and cooling (used to be All Pro Air) is a great customer service and quality oriented company. We have used them numerous times to upgrade and maintain our home.First we used them to install an all house fan in the attic which is extremely useful in the summer months with cooler nights which saves us greatly on our electric bill!Then we used them to replace our entire ducting in our attic as certain rooms had limited to no airflow and would not cool down. They discovered some crushed ducts and we decided to replace it all. Good price, and even better customer service! When I called the next day saying there was still an imbalance between rooms, they sent one of their install managers who personally tweaked the ducts until it was just as we wanted it.Third we had our blower motor and wheel fail in an original furnace and decided to replace the furnace and coil (trouble in buying a 40 year home with original parts!). They came and installed professionally and provided us a temporary mobile cooler. The next day, the refrigerant line froze over so after calling they sent someone same day who changed the charge level to ensure we were good to go. A month later, our furnace started rattling even though it was working, and after calling they sent someone next day who then replaced blower wheel, identified issue, and made the configuration more efficient. Yes there have been minor issues, but the customer service is what makes them the top choice in the area. And their prices are honest and competitive.Their techs are also professional, friendly, and willing to answer all my HVAC questions. In every experience, they provided good service and were courteous to our home and property.Highly recommend and will use into the future for any HVAC needs we might need.
Wade T.
Wade T.
1723582731
A big THANK YOU to our fantastic tech--Josh, Barry, and Lori for fixing our Air Conditioning on a sunny 95 degree SoCal day!Dragonfly Heating & Cooling came out and got our air conditioner fixed and running within 2 hours of our call to them for help this morning.We are incredibly grateful for their help, the top-notch customer service, and friendly staff! If you have any heating/cooling needs, we 1000% recommend Dragonfly! DEAL WITH CONFIDENCE!
Monica G.
Monica G.
1723256555
Our AC was blowing hot air - they were able to get Josh to come by much earlier than expected. He was professional, thorough, and explained things in a way that I could understand them. Thanks!
Mix N
Mix N
1722286200
Wonderful, professional, and honest business. Would recommend to family and friends!!
Kat M.
Kat M.
1722139956
Trevor was great! We are looking around for estimates to replace our old ductwork (which is 20+ years old). Yesterday, Dragonfly sent Trevor out to do the estimate. Trevor was professional, friendly hard working and seemed very honest. It was almost like talking to a trusted friend. He wasnt in a hurry like many were to get in and out due to the heat (which I understand) but instead he took pride in his work by being thorough. He took pictures of our horrendous ductwork and educated us on our ducts and how they're supposed to be designed for efficiency (which ours are not). It was very refreshing to speak to an honest person working for an honest company. Its unfortunate but its not common. I mean he even offered to paint the covers to our access spaces because they had dirty finger prints. May God bless this company and their employees 🙏🏽
Denise J.
Denise J.
1722015668
Yesterday on 7/26/24 my A/C completely stop blowing cool air. I immediately called the HVAC company that installed my new A/C in 2018 and was told they couldn’t make it out until Wednesday of next week. Therefore I went on “What’s up Corona” on Facebook to get recommendations on A/C repair. Dragonfly Heating & Cooling was recommended on so many Facebook posts that I went with them. I called and Lori was so helpful/courteous and had me booked for the very next morning. The temp in my home was at 89 and unbearable. This morning the HVAC Tech Josh was on time and diagnosed the problem and immediately fixed it. We had cool air in minutes. I’m one happy customer. Going forward I will call on Dragonfly Heating & Cooling if needed. Thank you
Strat58 C.
Strat58 C.
1721319970
Straight shooters. My new heat pump system was installed professionally and works as advertised. From start to finish, Dragonfly Heating and Cooling did a good job.The diagnosis of my old system was straightforward and all of my options were explained. With the purchase of the new HVAC system, Dragonfly's representative threw in a new Wi-Fi thermostat and a great capacitor.The installation crew was on time, clean and professional. The new heat pump HVAC system was installed like clockwork. The installation manager arrived towards the end to troubleshoot and finish up. It works.Initially the invoice did not specify the system information. Dragonfly then met my documentation needs, to enable rebates from my utility company and on tax returns. Also having the invoice with full information will enable warranty claims, which I hope to never need.In sum, Dragonfly did a very professional job installing the new ACPro heatpump HVAC system. I sincerely appreciate it.
Lori S.
Lori S.
1721168381
He was here less a hour and fix our air conditioner We are EXTREMELY SATISFIED!!!!!!
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