Winter HVAC Tips and Services from Gorman for a Warm, Efficient Season
Winter is just weeks away, which means it is crunch time in North Texas for preparing to save energy. We got you started on getting ready for near-freezing temperatures with our ultimate fall HVAC maintenance checklist a couple months ago. But now the time is here to make final preparations as dive into our coldest months. Stay warm, solvent, and keep your HVAC running at full efficiency with a little help from our winter HVAC tips.
DIY HVAC Repairs Preemptively Cut Costs
Being proactive with your HVAC system goes a long way towards avoiding expensive emergency fixes and, at worst, total replacements in the dead of winter. If you prepare properly, you will escape exorbitant costs and possible safety issues that come with losing heat or damaging indoor air quality. A few things you can do on your own without a technician include:
- Cleaning or changing the air filter to improve and maintain the efficiency of your system
- Sealing possible leaks in your air ducts or vents that may cause warm air to escape and escalate your monthly bill
- Double-check and repair caulking or weather stripping around all doors and windows to eliminate drafts
- Install a programmable thermostat or smart thermostat to accurately set the temperature (as a bonus, smart thermostats let your control the temps remotely)
Keep Gorman Mechanical Within Reach
While you are monitoring your system and home for possible issues and ways that warm air might escape, save the technical work for the technicians. We are here 24/7 just for you, in your area. As an HVAC leader in North Texas for more than 20 years, we are passionate about your comfort and the longevity and efficiency of your HVAC system.
We offer a number of services and options that prevent costly HVAC repairs during the busiest shopping season of the year. When you call us out to help, we will provide the following:
- Checking and testing the control and effectiveness of your current system
- Cleaning your furnace or heat pump and the components inside the unit
- Inspecting and cleaning vents and air ducts for potential leaks and areas in need of repair
- Testing the thermostat to ensure that it is functioning properly
- Upgrading your thermostat (or any other component) we believe is contributing to your HVAC unit’s inefficiency
- Cleaning and inspecting your condenser and evaporator coils after working hard all summer
- Lubricating and calibrating all parts
- Inspecting the condensate drain
These aspects of our general evaluations are just a handful of the overall services we offer to help you thrive during winter in a warm, efficiently heated home or business. We also provide an abundance of HVAC equipment, installations, and consultations. Additionally, Wells Fargo financing makes all investments a reality, allowing you to secure the updated equipment you need to stay comfortable and healthy. For more information on HVAC winter tips or our services, just call us today at (817) 238-1616.
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I met with Gorman Mechanical’s Sales Manager. When he came out I had a bad taste in my mouth due to some misrepresentations made by another company that happened to be A rated on Angie’s List. Because of this I’m certain I was on the defensive and asked a million questions. He was very patient and took plenty of time answering all my questions. He was very knowledgeable and helped educate me on my options and the advantages/shortfalls of each. When I came to the actual bid, I felt it was very competitive compared to other bids I’d received. I felt so well informed and confident at that point I cancelled two other appointments I’d made for that day and signed up with Gorman Mechanical. He was able to promptly arrange a great deal on financing the bulk of the cost, leaving me to pay out of pocket for a couple last minute additions (extended warranty/Reme Halo). They did not want this until installation was complete. A couple days later they installed my new system and I’ve been very happy with it. Shortly after installation I had several other questions about maintenance and a small amount that was overcharged upon installation. He was very responsive answering my questions and arranging for a prompt refund check to be sent. Fortunately, it isn’t often that I need to spend so much money on an important purchase like this, but I felt very confident with my decision and going through the process with him and Gorman Mechanical made it painless. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gorman Mechanical to friends and family.
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