Heat and Air Tips


As part of our library of home management tips, American Home Shield brings you interesting facts and helpful advice about your heating and air conditioning systems. Just select a topic from the drop-down menu above, or click on a link below.

Keeping Your Home Warm

 Caulking and weatherstripping

 Chimneys

 Fireplace safety

 Heating efficiency

 Heating system – how to choose one

 Heating system maintenance – forced air

 Heating system maintenance – gas

 Heating system maintenance – steam

 Hot air furnace troubleshooting

Keeping Your Home Cool

 Air conditioning maintenance

 Ceiling fans

 Central air system – troubleshooting

 Cooling system – how to choose one

Keeping Your Home Comfortable

 Home comfort improvements

 Indoor air quality improvements

 Thermostat installation

 Ventilation systems

*Please note, the knowledge skill and experience level required to follow these tips varies. If you are in doubt as to your ability to properly and safely implement these suggestions, contact a professional. Every home, home appliance and system is different as are the problems that can affect them. Accordingly, the tips referenced above are meant only as suggestions to be considered for the listed problems. American Home Shield can not be responsible for any damages arising from any actions or inactions taken pursuant to tips provided herein.



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