When the weather starts to cool down and you no longer need to use your air conditioner, it’s important to shut it down to maximize its lifespan. The unit needs to be properly prepared to ensure a long, efficiency lifespan. Here are some tips on deciding when to switch from cooling to heating and how to do it.
When to Switch
Air conditioning is mainly used on days when it’s too hot to simply deal with the heat, so it’s a good idea to stop using it when the weather starts to cool down a bit. If you don’t need your A/C, you’ll save money by turning it off before heating is a necessity. Shutting your A/C down yearly will also help it last for longer. Once you’ve shut your A/C down, you can fire your furnace up. It’s best to do this before you actually need to because there may be a problem when you fire your furnace up. If you fire up your furnace early and there’s a problem, you can get it fixed before it’s too cold outside.
