Considering how indispensable your Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is to your home all year round – keeping your household safe, warm and comfortable during the winter whilst cooling the home during the summer, it is then of utmost importance that your HVAC system is always running as efficient as possible. Once it becomes defective, you can be certain that your whole household will be in distress as a result. That is why your HVAC system ought to be properly taken care of to ensure its longevity; thereby serving you right each and every time you need it to. Below are 5 HVAC maintenance tips to help make sure your system is running as you expect it to.

Maintain the area around your HVAC system

In order to facilitate the free flow of air, make sure that the space around the outdoor unit is free from debris, plants and other vegetation. Most times, during the winter, shrubs and vines grow very quickly, ending up covering your outside area. In order to allow much needed airflow around your HVAC unit, have these shrubs/plants trimmed. A general principle you can apply is to have the spaces within 2-3 feet of your unit cleared so it can comfortably draw air.

Schedule professional HVAC Maintenance

In order to have your HVAC system in topmost shape all year round, it is essential to have it routinely inspected and serviced by a certified technician. Routine checks conducted at least twice a year go a long way to ensure that not only is the health of your HVAC system maintained, any minor issues are detected and fixed long before they become ,major problems. A well maintained HVAC system is one that is energy efficient and keeps your utility bills from spiralling out of control.

Clean/Change your filters

Just like how your car’s air filter functions, your HVAC system’s filter plays an important role in keeping all of the internal components of your system running ever so smoothly and efficiently whilst keeping contaminants out of the air. Dirty air filters cause a wide array of problems including limiting your HVAC system’s ability to heat or cool your home to your desired level, making it wise to have them inspected regularly and replaced when necessary.

Install a thermostat that is programmable

If your home is still functioning with the traditional type of thermostat, then you should highly consider having it switched to the programmable version – one which is more “intelligent” and energy-efficient. A programmable thermostat allows you the freedom to schedule when exactly you want to have your heating unit turned on and helps to keep the utility bills in check, thereby helping you save money.

At Frederick Air Conditioning and Heating, our topmost concern when it comes to your home’s heating and air is your comfort. Contact us for all your HVAC maintenance needs today!