With warmer weather around the corner, it's safe to say that homeowners are preparing to switch on their cooling systems. But before doing so, it's important that you conduct spring HVAC maintenance on your appliance.
For spring maintenance tips that will help you feel cool and comfortable, while helping you save on your energy bills, keep reading!
How do I prepare my HVAC for spring?
To prepare your HVAC for the spring, we suggest doing the following:
- Book a professional maintenance appointment with a professional and qualified HVAC technician.
- Clean the area around your outdoor unit. This includes cutting nearby bushes to ensure good airflow, washing your outdoor unit, removing dust from the interior unit, and other spring cleaning that you can do on your own.
- Make sure the air filters are clear of dust, and remove debris from vents to ensure the cool air can move freely throughout your home.
What is the maintenance required for an HVAC system?
Follow these maintenance tips to keep your HVAC running smoothly and efficiently for as long as possible:
Annual maintenance appointment
Make an annual appointment to have your system professionally serviced by a technician. They'll tune your system, conduct repairs to the unit, check the refrigerant lines, electrical wiring, clean the condensate line, inspect the evaporator coil, and more.
Change out your dirty filter
The air filters are responsible for trapping airborne particles. However, over time the filter can clog, reducing air flow from the unit while circulating contaminants throughout your ambient air. Therefore, we recommend that you have the filter swapped out of the system at least once every one to three months.
Clean around the unit
Dust and other debris can collect in and around your unit from the previous season. Clean around the indoor unit with a vacuum to remove built up debris and dust. This will ensure optimal air flow from the system for uninterrupted comfort.
Duct cleaning
If you have a ducted HVAC system, you will need to book a professional duct cleaning appointment every two to three years to remove debris, dust, and other obstacles that could block the ducts from delivering conditioned air throughout your home.
What is the HVAC setting for spring?
The optimal temperature setting you can program on your thermostat in its cooling mode to approximately 24 degrees Celsius. However, you can play around and set your thermostat within a few degrees.
You may also want to consider installing a programmable thermostat into your home. With this type of thermostat, you can set schedules throughout the day to optimize your cooling without using more energy. For example, programming your smart thermostat to a higher temperature while you're away and sleeping can save energy and reduce your utility costs.
How often should I check my HVAC system?
To keep your HVAC appliance optimal and avoid repair work, we suggest booking an HVAC maintenance service at least once a year.
Your heater appliances should be serviced in the fall time to ensure that it is prepared to operate safely and efficiently during the winter season.
On the other hand, your air conditioner can undergo spring maintenance to prepare it for the hot summer months. It should be noted that because heat pumps work year round, you may want to book a service appointment twice a year.
What are the benefits of HVAC maintenance?
Booking a routine maintenance appointment with an HVAC professional offers numerous long term benefits. Here's why you should book a maintenance appointment for HVAC system in the early spring:
More affordable energy bills
Homeowners can save money on their energy costs by booking a yearly spring HVAC maintenance appointment for their air conditioner before the warm weather arrives. This appointment gives technicians an opportunity to tune up mechanical components, ensure the safety of electrical connections, clean the outdoor unit, ensure there's proper airflow from the indoor unit, and inspect refrigerant levels for optimal cooling indoors.
As a result, your air conditioner will be operating at peak efficiency levels, lowering energy usage to make your energy costs more affordable.
Clean filters improve indoor air quality
Cleaning your air filters can improve your indoor air quality by eliminating airborne particles that restrict airflow. This in turn, will ensure that the air you and your loved ones breathe does not have dust, hair, pet dander, and other debris that could make you sick.
Prevents costly repairs
Spring maintenance ensures that your overall HVAC system is working properly in anticipation of warmer weather periods during the summer months by fixing small problems before they become more severe. By doing so, you can prevent costly repairs from happening in the first place.
Enhanced indoor comfort
With your HVAC unit in tip top shape, you can have peace of mind knowing your unit will be able to deliver cool air throughout your home during hot weather periods for uninterrupted indoor comfort all summer long.
Longer air conditioner lifespan
By preventing repairs and keeping your HVAC system in good condition each year, you can actually extend the lifespan of your air conditioners, which will save you money on premature replacements.
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