Summer Propane Maintenance

Summer’s almost here – which means that soon you’ll be relying on your home cooling system to keep your Hudson Valley home comfortable (if you have yet to schedule your annual A/C maintenance, do it soon – you’re going to need it, according to experts).

But summer is also a great time to take care of your hard-working heating equipment and appliances. The question is, which heating equipment should be serviced and when?

Here’s a quick guide to help you plan your propane summer upkeep:

• For appliances that are mostly used during one season: For equipment that is used almost exclusively during a focused period – a furnace, for example – be sure to complete annual service before that period begins; you don’t want is to discover a heating system problem in the dead of winter. This is why summer is the perfect time to schedule heating equipment maintenance.
• For appliances in year-round use: Although propane equipment that isn’t used year-round (such as your propane water heater, propane range, and propane clothes dryer) can be serviced any time of the year, it’s best to try to set aside one month to schedule all your maintenance appointments; this keeps disruption in your house – and paid visits by your service crew – to a minimum.

  The one exception to the one inspection per year rule is a backup generator, which should be checked once before summer hurricane season and once before winter storm season.

Summer is a great time to schedule just about any type of propane equipment maintenance – you’ll beat the pre-Fall rush and find an appointment time that fits your busy schedule.

Bottini has high-value service plans – which include a tune-up – available for just about any home comfort equipment. So don’t worry – we’ve got you covered!

If you’re not sure which of your equipment is due for routine maintenance, give us a call – we’re help you figure it out.