{"id":925,"date":"2022-01-24T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/?p=925"},"modified":"2022-01-20T19:07:54","modified_gmt":"2022-01-21T00:07:54","slug":"helpful-winter-comfort-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/heating-service\/helpful-winter-comfort-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"A Helpful Winter Comfort Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-483628037_800x533-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"technician-with-customer\" class=\"wp-image-783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-483628037_800x533-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-483628037_800x533-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/iStock-483628037_800x533.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Although we\u2019re not dealing with freezing temperatures in Southern California, we do deal with our own version of cold. We\u2019ve seen some pretty chilly weather this winter season. If you\u2019re looking for some ways to keep you and your family members warm this winter season, we\u2019ve got some great tips for you. We\u2019re experts in <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/heating\" target=\"_blank\">heating in Riverside, CA<\/a>. This is because we care about the quality of your life. We take the effort necessary to provide you with quality work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your heater has a lot of work to do in the upcoming months. If you want to be sure that it can keep you warm without incident, then keep the following tips in your arsenal\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change Your Filter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing you can do for your thermostat is change your HVAC filter. Your HVAC filter is in charge of keeping the relevant systems clean, clear, and ready to perform. So in winter, it\u2019s keeping your heater pristine. We recommend that you change your filter once at the start of every season because it\u2019s going to improve your heater\u2019s functionality.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don\u2019t recommend that homeowners do many things on their own, but a filter change is something you can do solo. If you\u2019re having trouble with the process, our technicians can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always Schedule a Maintenance Appointment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend that you schedule an appointment every fall for heating maintenance. We recommend this because heating maintenance is such a game changer in any home. Maintenance prepares your heater for the work it has to do during the cold weather season, alleviates any budding issues, and helps your heater last longer. It\u2019s an investment that counts if you\u2019re looking to improve your heating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go with a Professional&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always go with a professional. We\u2019re the only ones who has the experience, expertise, and licensure necessary to perform the work you need. Our professionals are guaranteed to get the job done right the very first time. Professional service will leave your mind at ease and keep your home warm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Ignore the Signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you want to do is ignore any sign of trouble in your home. If you ignore a weird sign like an odd noise, improper cycling, or rising energy bills, then it\u2019s time to improve your heating. We know it\u2019s easy for time to put problems like this off, but it\u2019s not something you should neglect. Procrastination only allows your heating problems to grow worse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get a Great Thermostat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important that you have a great thermostat leading the charge on your heating. Take a look at your home\u2019s thermostat\u2013is it at least a digital model? If it\u2019s an older, analog thermostat, then it\u2019s definitely time to upgrade. If you have a digital model, we\u2019d still recommend considering a smart or Wi-Fi thermostats. This is because these models both help eliminate energy inefficiency caused by user error. Smart thermostats go the extra mile by learning how to best heat your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Contact <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>RKM Heating and Air Conditioning<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule an appointment with our professionals. Done Right, Priced Right.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are a couple things to consider if you want to help your home&#8217;s heating this winter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[175,90],"class_list":["post-925","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-heating-service","tag-heating-services","tag-riverside"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/925","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=925"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/925\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":927,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/925\/revisions\/927"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=925"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=925"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rkmair.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=925"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}