Fall HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Michigan Homeowners

Even if temperatures are still warm in the autumn, fall is still the entryway to Michigan’s heating season. So, you’ll want to prepare appropriately. This includes tasks for both indoors and outdoors, and we’ll cover a fall HVAC tune-up for MI homeowners here. 

If you’re someone who likes to be proactive, wishing to have your autumn HVAC maintenance performed before the schedules of HVAC companies fill up, contact Trusted Heating & Cooling Solutions online now. 

We’re here to help with your:

• furnace maintenance in Michigan
• heat pump maintenance
• garage heater repairs

If you prefer to communicate by phone, please call us at (810) 355-1669. 

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Outdoor Autumn Maintenance 

Here are three outdoor activities to check off your list.

1. Lawn, Tree, and Shrub Care

People can have different ideas about raking leaves; some love the pristine look of a leaf-free lawn, while others let leaves decay for ecological reasons. If you’re a leaf raker, autumn is the season.

Whether you do or don’t rake leaves, remove debris in your yard. You’ll likely need to do this more than once if it’s a windy year and debris blows into your property. Also clear out your garden beds and, if needed, plant bulbs to bloom in the spring and apply your soil treatments of choice.

Autumn is the season when you continue to mow but are now adjusting the blade height down, edging around your gardens and walkways. Perform any other soil and lawn care rituals that you use before winter weather arrives. 

Prune trees and shrubs back, removing diseased or dead branches for healthier spring growth. If you wrap burlap around any of them for winter protection, add it to your autumn checklist before temperatures drop too much. 

2. Outdoor Tool Care

After you’ve finished your lawn, garden, tree, and shrub care tasks, clean your tools thoroughly and store them for winter in a dry, safe area. Empty buckets, watering cans, planters, and so forth before storing.

You may find that you need to organize your garage or shed before taking those steps, so give yourself enough time to complete these tasks. Once you have room, also cover and store your outdoor furniture. 

To prevent rust over the winter, oil metal tool parts and remove batteries from devices that rely on them. For gas-powered equipment, drain the fuel before storage.

Don’t forget hoses and sprinklers. Use compressed air to clear out sprinkler lines while draining and disconnecting your garden hoses. Once completed, shut off the valves for your outdoor water supply. 

3. Outside HVAC Maintenance

Clear debris away from the exterior of your system as part of your HVAC maintenance checklist in Michigan. This includes removing dead leaves, twigs, cottonwood fluff, blown debris, and more. 

You may decide to cover your outside unit. If so, choose a material intended for this purpose rather than a tarp that you just happen to have in your garage. 

Indoor Autumn Maintenance 

Here are four items to add to your HVAC maintenance checklist in Michigan.

1. Vent and Register Care

You regularly see your indoor vents and registers, so it’s easy to see them as part of your home’s background. Instead, they’re an important part of your HVAC system that requires its own maintenance. Tips for their care include the following:

• Ensure that none of them are blocked by furniture, rugs, drapes, boxes, and more. If they are, the HVAC system won’t work optimally as harmful pressure builds up in the ductwork. 
• Keep the visible parts of the vents and registers clean, and vacuum up built-up dust. 
• Monitor vents and registers for unusual sounds, moisture, dust buildup, and more. If you spot any of those, reach out for professional HVAC help.

2. Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Carefully clean the outside of your carbon monoxide detectors with a soft, dry cloth. Simply removing dust can make a big difference. Don’t use harsh chemicals. 

With battery-operated detectors, change your batteries regularly. Some people do so when they set their clocks back. If you have a hardwired carbon monoxide detection system, inspect yours for any signs of wear and tear. 

Typically, a carbon monoxide detector lasts five to seven years. If yours are older, it may be time to replace them for your peace of mind. 

Although smoke detectors aren’t directly related to your HVAC system, it makes sense to check them at the same time as your carbon monoxide detectors for added peace of mind throughout the Michigan winter. 

3. Regularly Change Your HVAC Air Filters

Throughout the summer months, your air filters collect pollen, dust, pet dander, and other pollutants and particulates to keep your home environment fresher. When they become overloaded, your HVAC system then needs to work harder, which can lead to less-than-optimal results at a higher energy cost. This can also cause your HVAC equipment to wear out faster.

So, know how often your HVAC manufacturer recommends changing air filters for your model (Trusted experts can help you find that information). If you have fluffy cats or big dogs in your home, you’ll likely need to change your air filters more often to keep a strong airflow and protect both your equipment and your indoor air quality. 

4. Professional Fall HVAC Maintenance in Michigan

When you choose Trusted, we’ll check and change your air filter and clean around your outdoor unit, but we’ll do much (much!) more. This includes:

• Examining your ductwork, clearing out dust to facilitate airflow; as a bonus, this means less dust blowing in the house, improving your indoor air quality
• Lubricating the moving parts of your HVAC system for ease of operation
• Checking fuel lines and their connectors and your heat exchangers
• Testing the system startup, operations, and shutdown operations
• Inspecting your thermostat, recalibrating it as needed; we also offer repair services and  thermostat replacements

If something isn’t running as it should, we’ll use our local expertise and experience, along with advanced diagnostic tools, to recommend the right HVAC repairs for your unique situation. 

Why wait? Connect withTrusted online for your fall HVAC maintenance in Michigan.

Key Reason Why You Shouldn’t Wait: Earlier Can Provide Benefits

The sooner you schedule your tune-up, the sooner we can complete it, and your family and home can benefit from optimal performance. Finding issues early, rather than later, can help you save money through smaller repairs. Wait too long and small issues can become big ones with more expensive repair costs. 

Well-running HVAC systems can be more energy efficient, which can also save you money on your energy bills. Here are three more benefits for an earlier fall HVAC tune-up in MI:

• Your family’s safety is the top priority. Through an HVAC inspection, our experts can spot potential gas leaks or carbon monoxide issues, with results possibly even lifesaving 
• Earlier maintenance and possible repairs can help to prevent a breakdown during Michigan’s bone-chilling winters.
• Once temperatures start to fall, professional HVAC companies’ calendars start to fill up. So, get ahead of the autumn rush by booking your appointment

We hope you found our HVAC maintenance checklist for Michigan homeowners useful! We’re here to help.

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