Home Comfort Do’s and Don’ts

• Do help maintain air flow through your home comfort system by changing fiberglass and pleated filters monthly.
• Do avoid costly water leaks by treating condensate drains with bleach monthly and installing an electronic float switch.
• Do protect your family and pets from the silent, odorless CO killer by installing a Carbon Monoxide detector.
• Do use a programmable thermostat to improve home comfort and reduce energy bills.
• Do hose dust and dirt off your outside condensing unit periodically to help keep it operating efficiently.
• Do keep ductwork in good repair; a recent Austin Energy report says average home duct system leakage is 27%!
• Do help protect your family and home comfort system by installing a high-efficiency air cleaner and UV light.
• Do use adequate insulation and solar window treatments to help keep your home comfortable and energy-efficient.
• Do have your home comfort system inspected and serviced twice yearly by McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning.
• Don’t operate your home comfort system if it isn’t working properly; you can turn a minor repair into a major one.
• Don’t attempt to troubleshoot or repair your home comfort system on your own.
• Don’t put up with uncomfortable hot or cold spots throughout your home.
• Don’t forget to check out the Austin Energy’s Green Builder Program if you’re planning to build or add on.
• Don’t tolerate high energy bills. Call McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning to schedule a Free Home Energy Audit.
• Don’t call McCullough if you smell gas. Get everyone out of doors and call your gas provider immediately.
• Don’t hesitate to call McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning with questions or if we can be of service: 280-0011