It is that time of year again when the leaves start turning colors and falling to the ground. With cooler winter weather on the way JEA has released a list of preparations you can take to help prepare for the frosty days ahead.

Before you get hit with a hard freeze, or even near freezing weather, it is advisable to run your central heating and air conditioning unit to make sure that it is running efficiently. Here are some tips form JEA about how to test it and do a tune up to ensure it is running efficiently.

o   Check thermostat settings. Make sure that the reading is accurate to the temperature

o   Tighten all electrical connections.

o   Lubricate all moving parts.

o   Check and inspect the condensate drain in your heat pump.