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The cold weather hasn\u2019t fully loosened its grip on us yet\u2014but this week is the first official week of spring, and that means it\u2019s planning time. And not just for doing your taxes. This is when we recommend you start preparing your HVAC system for spring weather and the hot weather of summer coming right after it.<\/p>\n
Here are a few steps to take so your HVAC system is ready to spring into spring:<\/p>\n
We hope you\u2019ve changed the filter at least once during the winter. This is an immense help at keeping a furnace energy efficient and effective. But you should change it again before the warm weather arrives; it\u2019s had plenty of time during late winter to build up debris that will lower airflow and cause all sorts of problems for the AC and air circulation.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t want to have the furnace shut down at the end of the cold weather with any lingering repair problems. We know it\u2019s easy to shrug off a small furnace malfunction because the system is going to go into summer hibernation soon\u2014but any malfunction can worsen over time, and you might be left with a broken furnace when you need it again at the end of the year.<\/p>\n
For an air conditioning system to work its best, the condenser cabinet outdoors needs to be clear for a few feet around. Snow drifts can deposit grime all over the grills, and leaves and branches may also be obstructing air flow. Once you have larger objects removed, take a hose on low pressure and give the cabinet a quick cleaning.<\/p>\n
You can\u2019t shut off heating or cooling to a room by closing the louvers on the room vents. In fact, this creates a rise in pressure inside the ductwork that can damage the ducts and the heater\/air conditioner. See that the room vents are all open, and also check if any moved furniture or carpets has accidentally blocked off a vent.<\/p>\n
Yes, HVAC maintenance needs to be done every<\/em> spring. A year is plenty of time for strain, dirt, and dust to start to wear down an AC. Unless you have professionals give the system a tune-up and close inspection, this wear and grime will cut into the air conditioner\u2019s energy efficiency and place it a higher risk of needing repairs\u2014or possibly a full early replacement! Inspections will catch troubles before they become serious and see that you won\u2019t run into an emergency \u201cno cooling\u201d situation.<\/p>\n Many Plymouth, IN, HVAC contractors<\/a> offer maintenance programs to care for both air conditioning and heating systems around the year. But we offer maintenance with a difference through our HomeSavers Club<\/a>. For one low annual cost, you\u2019ll AC and furnace tune-ups and discounts on service calls, emergency calls, duct cleaning, propane tank re-fills, and purchases from our Fireplace Shoppe. We\u2019ll send you additional money-saving coupons through email.<\/p>\n