{"id":1107,"date":"2014-07-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-10T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2021-07-13T17:46:11","modified_gmt":"2021-07-13T21:46:11","slug":"the-insiders-guide-to-residential-heating-and-cooling-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/blog\/the-insiders-guide-to-residential-heating-and-cooling-systems","title":{"rendered":"The Insider&#8217;s Guide to Residential Heating and Cooling Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What does the average homeowner need to know about residential heating and cooling systems? <\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/7-10-14.jpg\" style=\"border: 0px solid;width: 300px;height: 200px\" alt=\"The Insider's Guide to Residential Heating and Cooling Systems\" title=\"H.H. Hovey Heating and Cooling\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/hvac-products\">Residential heating and cooling systems<\/a> are a fact of modern life and we take them for granted. In fact, most of us only think about them when they&#8217;re not working. <\/p>\n<p>However, if you&#8217;re a new homeowner or have never really paid attention to your home&#8217;s heating and cooling system, it can seem overwhelming to try to understand it all. If that&#8217;s the case, this is your guide. From an insider&#8217;s perspective, here&#8217;s what you need to know about residential heating and cooling systems.<\/p>\n<h3>Repairs Happen, No Matter What You Do<\/h3>\n<p>Residential heating and cooling systems break down. It just happens. Understanding that repairs will sometimes need to be made can lower your stress level if your system is on the blink. Be sure to have a trusted HVAC company handle the air conditioning service on your residential heating and cooling system.<\/p>\n<p>However, that doesn&#8217;t mean you can&#8217;t take steps to delay or minimize the damage of repairs\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>Maintenance Can be Your Best Friend<\/h3>\n<p>Regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhhovey.com\/air-conditioning\/air-conditioning-preventative\">preventative maintenance<\/a> on your residential heating and cooling system can prevent the need for costly repairs down the road. Preventative maintenance also keeps your residential heating and cooling system running at peak performance. Preventative plans allow for the inspection of moving parts, filters, coolant levels, and more to identify potential problems and fix them before they become big issues. <\/p>\n<h3>Need a New System? Here&#8217;s What to Do<\/h3>\n<p>If you need a new residential heating and cooling system, be sure to talk to an insured, licensed, and bonded professional. 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