{"id":2355,"date":"2022-08-05T14:39:06","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T14:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peaden.wpengine.com\/?p=2355"},"modified":"2024-03-04T11:44:06","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T17:44:06","slug":"preparing-house-for-extended-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/preparing-house-for-extended-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepping Your HVAC Unit for an Extended Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1438 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/peaden.imarketbeta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/furnace-maintenance-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"woman changing dirty air filter\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/furnace-maintenance-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/furnace-maintenance-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/furnace-maintenance.jpg 847w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As summer ends and you look toward winter and the holidays, keep the health of your HVAC system in mind. Although Florida\u2019s winters are usually mild, it\u2019s important to prepare your system if you\u2019re taking an extended holiday trip.<\/p>\n<p>Below are our tips and tricks for preparing your system for the off-season, so it\u2019s ready for next summer\u2019s heat.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Prep Your HVAC System for an Extended Vacation<\/h2>\n<p>When preparing for your trip away, it\u2019s important to include your house preparations as well. Follow these tips to ensure your HVAC system is ready when you need it.<\/p>\n<h3>Schedule an HVAC Tune-Up Before You Leave<\/h3>\n<p>An important aspect of HVAC maintenance that many homeowners overlook is a biannual tune-up.<\/p>\n<p>Typically recommended right before the cooling and heating seasons, professional preventative maintenance ensures your system is working properly while preparing it to run efficiently for the change in weather. It also provides an opportunity to identify and address minor issues before they become major problems.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend scheduling professional HVAC maintenance with Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing &amp; Electrical before you leave for the season or upon your return. We offer affordable and convenient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/air-conditioning\/maintenance-plans\/\">maintenance plans<\/a> to our customers throughout <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/service-areas\/pensacola-fl\/\">Pensacola<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/service-areas\/panama-city-fl\/\">Panama City<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/service-areas\/ft-walton-beach-fl\/\">Fort Walton<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Set Your Thermostat for Your Extended Absence<\/h3>\n<p>If your pets or plants are staying in the home when you\u2019re away, you\u2019ll want to keep your thermostat settings similar to those of your normal routine. If your home will be empty while you\u2019re gone, you can significantly adjust the temperature to save money and energy.<\/p>\n<p>However, it\u2019s not advisable to turn the system off completely or set it outside the range of 50<b>\u2013<\/b>85 degrees Fahrenheit. We recommend installing a smart thermostat for complete control while you\u2019re gone.<\/p>\n<h3>Change or Clean Your Air Filter<\/h3>\n<p>As always, it\u2019s important to keep your system\u2019s air filters clean for optimal HVAC performance. Before you leave for an extended period, clean your replaceable air filters or replace disposable ones.<\/p>\n<h3>Check Your Air Vents &amp; Registers<\/h3>\n<p>Before you leave, you\u2019ll also want to ensure your system\u2019s vents and registers are all open and unobstructed. This ensures your airflow will be even throughout your home, so your system isn\u2019t working harder to address temperature imbalances.<\/p>\n<h2>Trust Peaden for Expert HVAC Services<\/h2>\n<p>For professional, friendly, and quality work, trust Peaden\u2019s well-trained and experienced technicians. We offer same-day service, upfront pricing, flexible financing, and 24\/7 emergency service for your most urgent needs.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re your one-stop shop for home services and provide free estimates on all replacement quotes. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>For all your HVAC needs in <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/service-areas\/pensacola-fl\/\"><strong>Pensacola<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/service-areas\/panama-city-fl\/\"><strong>Panama City<\/strong><\/a><strong>, and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/service-areas\/ft-walton-beach-fl\/\"><strong>Fort Walton<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong><strong>call Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing &amp; Electrical at (855) 557-7878.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As summer ends and you look toward winter and the holidays, keep the health of your HVAC system in mind. Although Florida\u2019s winters are usually mild, it\u2019s important to prepare your system if you\u2019re taking an extended holiday trip. Below are our tips and tricks for preparing your system for the off-season, so it\u2019s ready [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2355"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2355"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2823,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2355\/revisions\/2823"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2355"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2355"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}