Pre-Service Checklist

Before your experienced Morrison technician arrives at your home to service your heating or cooling system, take a moment to make sure you're prepared for the appointment. That way, your technician has all of the information he or she needs and can get directly to work getting your system into top condition.

Here are a few things to do in preparation for your service appointment:

  • Know where all of the units in your heating and cooling system are located.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting tactics.
  • Check your air filter. A dirty air filter is a common cause of problems.
  • Write down the model numbers of all your Bryant products.
  • Be ready to explain clearly what symptoms or problems you've had.
  • Know how long ago your problem began.
  • Make sure the system is accessible by the dealer. If there is something blocking any of your products, please remove it.
  • If your system's products are in an attic or crawl space, please make it easily accessible.
  • Lock pets in a separate room so they don't get in the way or get hurt.
  • When possible, make sure there's an adult (18 or over) home to legally allow entry to your home.
  • Be prepared to answer the phone. Morrison Incorporated will call to confirm the appointment before dispatching to your home.
  • If you rent your home, make sure you have your landlord's permission to have your system serviced.
  • If your heat pump or evaporator coil is frozen, shut it off your system before the technician arrives so it's thawed for service.
  • Make available a file containing information on all prior services performed on your system.
  • Be prepared to make a payment to the technician when service is complete.
Ken's Corner

Autumn is here and everyone is starting to change from life outdoors to concentrating on buttoning up for winter. Below are a few tips I would like to pass along to help you make the transition with ease.

1. Check the batteries in your smoke detector. A lot of people time this with the Daylight Savings time transition to make it easy to remember.

2. Check the manufactured date on your CO alarm. If it exceeds five years replace the alarm. They will not be effective if there is a problem. If you don't have a CO alarm PLEASE get at least one and follow the manufacturers guidelines for installation.
(In many cases local agencies and fire departments can help provide CO and smoke alarms. Call to see if there is a program that can help you.)

3. Check your furnace filters. Indoor air quality for the cold weather is only as good as the air you are recirculating. Please use a filter appropriate for your system and invest in one with one with the highest MERV rating possible to help keep you breathing freely.

4. Check your whole house humidifier pad. If you have a whole house humidifier you know how wonderful it is to not have dry static filled air, chapped skin, or damaged woodwork. Help keep you and your home comfortable by installing a new humidifier pad and making sure the system is operating properly. The humidifer will condition your home and help provide comfort but only if the pad is operating allowing the right amount of moisture to be maintained in your home.

Well, just a few quick tips to help. If you need any of your filters replaceed, or upgraded, whole house humidifiers, or a new filtration system, be sure to give us a call. If you are intereted in reducing your energy bills, or want to improve your indoor air quality, please contact us and ask about our IAQ products and energy audit programs. I'm sure we can help improve your comfort through the upcoming cold months.

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