Ottsville, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/26/2015 -- Any homeowner who has experienced the past few years in the Philadelphia area and suburbs knows that the winters have been increasingly harsh. This year, the area might get lucky and be blessed with a milder winter, but homeowners should still be cautious and prepare their homes for the coming season. This fall, Cooper Mechanical, HVAC experts based in Doylestown, advises its customers to take action as early as possible and winterize their homes. A few simple steps and a call to Cooper Mechanical will ensure that homeowners enjoy a warm, comfortable home climate all winter long.
An essential part of any home winterization plan is turning on the dehumidifier for the heating system. When homeowners turn on their heating system, they also need to turn on their dehumidifier. Running the dehumidifier is essential to preventing excess humidity from ruining wood floors and furniture or causing window condensation. The dehumidifier also improves health during the winter, as does cleaning the air filter, which removes pathogens that potentially cause nasty winter colds and sinus issues.
Another crucial winterization task is to disengage hoses from frost-free hose bibs. This process is essential to preventing burst pipes once temperatures descend below freezing. To properly winterize, homeowners must turn the spigot handle off and then disconnect the hose to allow water still in the pipe to drain. Houses without frost-free hose-bibs (or those that have outdoor water sources with piping) will require a professional like Cooper Mechanical to make sure that everything is properly drained.
Of course, home temperature is a primary concern with Cooper Mechanical. Homeowners should always make a visit from a professional HVAC technician part of their home winterization routine. Cooper Mechanical will perform general servicing and make sure everything is in working order. Now is also the perfect time for homeowners to consider system upgrades like Wi-Fi thermostats, which allow homeowners to remotely control their home temperature and precisely adjust the temperature to their preferences.
For information on other services, like boiler replacements in Doylestown, call one of Cooper Mechanical's professional technicians at 610-847-2441.
About Cooper Mechanical
Cooper Mechanical is a full-service HVAC and plumbing company specializing in expert engineered installation and servicing. Their attention to detail and personal service to customers makes them the best company to call for custom design, historical renovation, conventional systems, additions and repairs. Available 24/7, all work performed by Cooper Mechanical is thoughtfully designed, expertly executed and 100% guaranteed. In operation since 1975, Cooper Mechanical is proud to support the residences and businesses of Bucks, Lehigh, Northampton and Montgomery Counties in PA and Hunterdon, Somerset and Mercer Counties in NJ.
For more information, visit http://www.coopermech.com