Northern Ontario winters arrive fast. For facility managers in schools, long-term care homes, and public buildings, that first deep freeze isn’t just uncomfortable, it can shut down operations if your HVAC system isn’t ready. That’s why fall is the most important time to act. At Bisschops Industries, we help facility teams prepare systems before the cold hits with our expert HVAC maintenance services, reducing the risk of breakdowns and improving overall performance all season long.
Why Fall is Your Window of Opportunity
If you wait until winter to service your HVAC system, you’re already behind. Cold temperatures put stress on every component, from heating units to ductwork and controls. Emergency calls spike, service delays grow longer, and repair costs go up.
Fall maintenance lets your team address issues in mild weather, with full access to parts and support. More importantly, it gives you time to make improvements before heating demand peaks.
What Fall HVAC Maintenance Should Cover
A thorough fall maintenance visit doesn’t just skim the surface. It checks system performance from end to end.
Our team starts by reviewing controls and thermostats to ensure proper calibration. We test heating units—like furnaces, heat pumps, or boilers, for startup reliability and efficiency. Duct systems are checked for leaks, blockages, and wear.
Airflow is measured and balanced to prevent cold zones. We also inspect electrical connections, clean or replace filters, and look for early signs of mechanical wear, especially in belts and motors.
Look Back to Plan Ahead
A simple way to strengthen your fall prep is to look at last year. Were there areas that stayed too cold? Did your team log multiple service calls during winter? Were there unusual spikes in energy use?
Reviewing these patterns helps target problem areas and set priorities. It also prepares your system for better performance, not just survival, when the next cold snap arrives.
Why Facility Managers Work with Bisschops
At Bisschops, we go beyond seasonal service. We tailor each fall maintenance plan to the building’s layout, usage, and mechanical system type.
For example, a long-term care facility may need more air quality monitoring, while a school might benefit from ductwork optimization to reduce energy use. And because we fabricate custom HVAC components in-house, we can quickly solve problems that off-the-shelf parts can’t.
We work with your team, not just for them, to help your building run better, longer.
Ready to prepare your HVAC system for winter?
Contact Bisschops today to schedule fall maintenance that protects your building and everyone in it.
