Read on for some tips on how you can maintain your HVAC system year-round.
Self Maintenance
There are several checks and changes you can make without the help of service personnel. Regularly changing your air filters every 1-3 months and cleaning the air vents reduces dust buildup.
Make sure all return registers are not blocked by floor coverings, drapes, or furniture. That means less wear and tear on the unit, which helps lower the chance of mechanical breakdown and keeps your energy bill under control.
You can do a lot of the maintenance you need to do yourself, so be sure to create a list and schedule for your HVAC maintenance. This will help keep it in good condition over the years, and will enable you to save money on service calls since you are doing it yourself.
There are a lot of advantages to doing the work yourself too. You get the good feeling of knowing that you’re a responsible homeowner and that you take care of your property.
Keep Your External AC Unit Clean
Outside, you can whack the weeds and keep the unit clean and free of debris.
- Double check that the outdoor unit is level.
- Check your thermostat, check the batteries in your furnace, and adjust the temperature seasonally.
- Check the condensate is properly draining and not blocked.
- Inspect the flue system is intact and securely attached.
- Make sure filter access and the cabinet door are closed securely.
- Monitor your energy bills.
- You want to make sure that your external AC unit is kept clean and free of obstructions or overgrowth of weeds or plants in your yard.
You want to make sure your AC unit is functioning correctly at all times, that way, you won’t have to worry about it as much.
If you have trees and bushes around it, be sure to keep them trimmed and clean so that they don’t obstruct it from pumping out air via the fan.
Serviced Maintenance
Congratulations, if you have never had your system serviced, and it still runs efficiently. However, it is typical for an HVAC system that has never been serviced to have a domino effect where one issue cascades into a series of failures, a lot like a car that never gets serviced.
Worse, sometimes this can present a fire risk, particularly if your system consistently breaks the circuit. Your AC service technician will tighten any loose electrical connections and measure the voltage and current on the unit’s motors.
Technician Maintenance
A technician will go through a list of items to check and adjust, such as calibrating the thermostat and settings, lubricating all moving parts, cleaning the evaporator and condenser coils, and adjusting the blower components. The system controls, fuel line, gas pressure, heat exchanger, and burner combustion are all inspected.
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One item that only the technician can check is the refrigerant charge. An overcharged system will cost you more than it should. A leaky system can develop a system undercharge. This is a great way to keep your HVAC system in proper order for a long time into the future.
In conclusion, do not wait until your system is not functioning to make an appointment. Be proactive and plan your HVAC system maintenance twice a year: Once in the spring for the AC and again in the fall for your heating system.
You will save on repairs, the energy bill and extend the life of your system when you keep the unit running at its best with regular attention.
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