Winter Is Coming: Are Your HVAC Services Ready?

As temperatures drop the closer we come to winter, HVAC specialists readily await an influx of customers seeking energy audits, system check-ups and repairs for their furnaces and other heating appliances. The question is, will those specialists have the proper tools to stay ahead of the game?

HVAC enters another busy season

After a scorching summer, many homeowners put their HVAC usage on hiatus in the fall, preferring an open window or a light sweater to high heating costs. Unfortunately, once that first winter chill rolls through their neighborhoods, the race is on to get their heating systems up and running. Of course, some homes will be more successful than others. All at once, local HVAC technicians will become a hot commodity.

To all the HVAC experts reading this article: Do any of these issues sound familiar to you?

‘My furnace just isn’t turning on!’
There’s nothing quite like homeowner panic induced by a unresponsive heater at the tail end of October or early November. Depending on the model, complete system failure could mean a blown electrical fuse, an extinguished pilot light, air in the fuel tank, a pressure switch signaling insufficient exhaust ventilation – who knows? You’ll definitely have to schedule site visits for vague service requests like these.

‘Heat barely comes out from my vents!’
Airflow issues are often the result of a dirty filter. No matter how many times you tell your clients to clean or replace their HVAC filters once a month for optimal performance, they just don’t listen. Perhaps it’s something a little more technical, like a blower that isn’t working as hard as it could. The real culprit, however, could be debris or cracks in the ductwork, both of which require an in-person assessment. Again, you won’t know the answer until you schedule a home visit, check the filter and investigate further.

‘Some rooms warm up, but others don’t!’
What are families to do? Huddle up in one room of their homes every time they want to warm up this winter? Not a chance – this calls for an energy audit and a comprehensive look at how heat and air travels throughout the home. Does it all disappear through poorly sealed doors or windows? Maybe poor insulation in the walls or along the ductwork is to blame, preventing heat from pervading the home. Time to carve out yet another block in your already overcrowded appointment book.

Back up your busy winter schedule with Ideal Tape

With so many home consultations to attend to and so much riding on each one, HVAC professionals will undoubtedly seek to incorporate tools that help them capitalize on every appointment, satisfy their clients and complete repairs quickly. With that in mind, Ideal Tape products like Ideal Seal 2000 deliver across the board:

• Strong bond: Choose from a variety of Ideal Tape HVAC products made with foil, cloth or polypropylene film backing.
• Easy application: We don’t have to tell you about the dangers of using sharp tools in tight crawl spaces or dimly lit basements. But when your HVAC tape won’t rip, what else can you do? Pick Ideal Tape products that tear easily with bare hands. Breeze through applications and save on materials with a perfect rip every time.
• UL-rated goods: Building codes vary from state to state, so look for the UL rating – it’s on the label of every tape Ideal Tape offers.

This winter, keep your customers comfortable by choosing the HVAC tools that help you perform your best.

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