The long and cold days of winter are nearly over. As spring
approaches, you need to make sure essential parts of your home are ready for
warmer temperatures. Keeping the inside of your home cool and comfortable is
only possible with a functional HVAC unit. Over 75
percent of the homes in the United States have air conditioning.
Some homeowners fail to realize that their home’s HVAC
system needs maintenance to stay running efficiently. Ignoring the
need for this maintenance will lead to lots of repair issues developing over
time. Read below to find out more about getting your home’s HVAC unit ready for
spring.
1. Change Your AC Filter
Keeping dust and dirt out of your indoor air supply is
important. Without an AC filter, you will have problems trying to accomplish
this goal. As time goes by, this filter will collect a lot of dust and other
allergens. If the filter is not replaced on a bi-monthly basis, it is only a
matter of time before problems start to occur.
A dirty filter can reduce the airflow in your HVAC system,
which can cause major repair issues. A dirty air filter will also put a lot of
dust and allergens into your air supply. This can lead to you or a member of
your family getting a variety of respiratory ailments. Instead of dealing with
the problems a dirty air filter can cause, you need to replace your filter now.
Consulting with a professional is the best way to figure out what type
of filter is the best fit for your home’s system.
2. Clean Up Around the Outdoor Portion of Your HVAC Unit
During the winter months, a home’s lawn is generally
neglected. This means that there will be a number of leaves and sticks laying
around. As soon as the first sunny and warm day occurs, you need to be outside
cleaning up. Be sure to focus on removing all of the leaves and debris that
have gathered around the outside portion of your HVAC unit.
If these materials are allowed to remain around your HVAC
unit, it can lead to extensive damage. If you don’t have the time or energy to
do this type of maintenance, hiring a professional to help you out is a great
idea.
3. Schedule Professional HVAC Maintenance
If you want to get an accurate assessment of your home’s
HVAC unit, allowing professionals to inspect and maintain it is a good idea.
During this process, professionals will check your unit’s refrigerant levels
and a variety of other crucial components. If the refrigerant levels are low,
the HVAC technician will figure out where it is leaking out. If these leaks are
not found and fixed, they will prohibit the unit from producing cool air. With
the help of an HVAC technician, diagnosing and fixing these problems will be
much easier.
Veteran Air Conditioning and Heating is Here to Help
If your home’s HVAC unit needs repair or maintenance, contact
Veteran Air Conditioning and Heating. With our help, you can keep
your HVAC unit running efficiently.
