Maintaining Your HVAC System

Your home is one of your greatest investments, and when it comes to you and your family’s comfort, you want to ensure you have a quality HVAC system available when you need it most.

Without the proper maintenance, your heating and cooling systems can malfunction at the most inconvenient time of the year — resulting in unhappy family members and costly repairs or replacements.

Enduring a sizzling summer without your AC unit or a frigid winter with a broken furnace can have a serious impact on your quality of life. That’s why, when it comes to maintaining your HVAC unit, you want to be sure you’re doing everything right to ensure your unit’s longevity.

Check out these 5 tips for HVAC maintenance:

1. Keep Your Unit Clean: To keep your HVAC from breaking down, make sure you are checking your system regularly to see if it needs to be cleaned of any dust, leaves or debris. As well as developing a cleaning routine, it’s important to also check your HVAC unit after mowing your lawn or after a storm, as these often create additional debris around your home.
   
2. Change The Air Filter: A common culprit to HVAC units are dirty filters that aren’t replaced as often as they should be. Without proper maintenance, your air filters can become clogged, which can cause your HVAC to work overtime, resulting in a higher energy bill and even a possible breakdown in your AC or furnace. We recommend changing your filter every three months. If you live in a dusty environment or have pets, we recommend checking and changing them even more frequently.
   
3. Identify Drafts: Nobody wants to pay more than they need to when it comes to the heating and cooling of their home, and that’s why checking and repairing any drafts in your home is crucial. This will also keep your HVAC unit from working overtime to cool and heat areas of your home that are leaking air outside. Common areas to check for drafts include windows, doors, chimneys, electrical outlets, attics and basements.
   
4. Clean Your Air Ducts: If you can’t remember the last time you had your air ducts cleaned, it’s time to call a qualified HVAC team. Without the proper maintenance to your air ducts, you could be leaking cold and hot air out of your home, resulting in a higher energy bill and a harder working HVAC system. We recommend having your air ducts cleaned every three to five years, and to have them cleaned even more often if your home is in a dusty environment or has pets.
   
5. Schedule A Tune-Up: The best way to maintain your HVAC unit is to hire a professional HVAC team to check in regularly. By opting to receive yearly tune-ups, you are more likely to catch problems early and fix them before they become bigger, more costly problems. By being proactive, you can help to lengthen the lifespan of your HVAC unit and save money in the long run.

For more information about maintaining your HVAC system from the experts at Payseno Heating & Cooling, or to receive a free quote, please contact us here or call us directly at 269.589.0020.