Checking On Your Home’s Heating And Cooling System (NAPSA)—Your home’s heat- ing and cooling system is a sig- nificant investment that will contribute to your comfort for manyyears. You can protect that invest- ment by having it regularly serviced by a knowledgeable, NATEcertified technician. During a service call or annual inspection, remind a technicianto: Check fresh air grilles and louvers Inspect burnersfor rust, dirt, or signs of water Check vent pipe and unit for obstruction, damage, sagging and loose connections Ensure that the blower access door and return air duct are sealing properly with no gaps. Ensure that the blower access dooris functioning properly Ensure that the blower access door return air duct is sealed properly Check the return air to make sure thereis a seal to the unit Observe the operating unit’s vent system and performance Showproofof certification Set up a regular maintenance schedule to preserve your investment. Checking on your home’s heating and cooling system can help pro- tect your investment. These tips are brought to you by North American Technician Excellence or NATE, the nation’s largest nonprofit certification organization for heating, ventila- tion, air conditioning andrefrigeration technicians. The U.S. Department of Energy endorses NATE for raising quality standards and energy efficiency. For a contractor with NATE-certified technicians, go to the Consumer Contractor Connection at www.natex.org. Remember, when purchasing a new unit, select one with the EnergyStar qualified seal.
