Fall and winter in California may not be as cold as other states in the northern part of the U.S., but it still pays to take precautions to ensure your heating system remains in tip-top shape in case the weather does get colder. Checking its overall condition and assessing how you use it are a couple of things worth doing. After all, it’s likely that you’re committing home heating mistakes without knowing it. Local heating and air conditioning service provider Albert Air Inc. discusses some of the possibilities here. We also touch on some tips to ensure your home is ready for potentially cooler weather over the next few months.

When it comes to taking care of your HVAC system, you should always make the air filters one of your top priorities. Checking them every month is imperative in determining how much dirt and debris they’ve accumulated and whether they need immediate replacement. While the recommended interval is every three months, the frequency of replacement may vary depending on the type of air filter you use and factors such as the presence of pets inside your home and family members who suffer from allergies.