With warmer weather around the corner and the winter season coming to a close, most homeowners are preparing to shut off their heating and switch to their cooling system.
Having said that, it's easy to forget that before turning on your HVAC unit for the first time this year, spring HVAC maintenance is required for several reasons.
Not only can it help you keep your energy bills affordable throughout the early spring and into those hot summer months, it can also help you prevent damage to your equipment and save money on repairs. So, how and what exactly are you supposed to do to keep your air conditioning and heat pumps working properly?
Stick around as the team from furnaceguys gives you the lowdown below.
Who should I call for HVAC maintenance during spring?
Think of routine maintenance as another form of spring cleaning, but for your HVAC system. To keep your air conditioning system operating at peak efficiency levels during the spring and summer, we suggest making an appointment with a qualified technician.
HVAC equipment is incredibly complex, and without the proper knowledge and experience handling components like the condensate line, old filters, checking refrigerant levels, and inspecting for air leaks and other damages, you can actually do more harm to your unit than good.
As a result, you can expect increased energy costs, poor indoor air quality, and more. So, leave any and all HVAC system maintenance tasks to to those with the proper expertise.
How long does HVAC maintenance take?
Air conditioning and heat pump maintenance can take anywhere between and hour to two hours to complete from start to finish. It really depends on the state of your HVAC system prior to your appointment, and whether technicians discover any problems with the unit.
Therefore, we suggest you schedule your maintenance on a day where you can block off a couple of hours to ensure the technicians have ample time to have your air conditioner system back up and operating efficiently.
How do I prepare my HVAC for spring?
To prepare your air conditioner system for the spring and summer, it's essential that you schedule a tune-up appointment with a professional technician who can clean and perform a tune up on your HVAC system.
Because your unit has been off for a long time during the winter, it's likely that the indoor and outdoor unit has collected dust, dirt, hair, pet dander, and other debris, which can cause the unit to work harder and decrease its energy efficiency levels.
Therefore, a service tech will remove and clean the dirt and debris from components, lubricate mechanical parts, check refrigerant levels, clear condensate lines, and conduct tests on the indoor and outdoor unit.
Beyond this, technicians will also change the air filters within the system. Again, dust, dirt, and other debris can collect within the air filters and vents which will hinder the ability of your air conditioner to move cool air throughout your home and maintain a healthy indoor air quality.
By removing the dust and you can ensure that your cooling unit is able to provide a comfortable indoor environment during the warm weather periods.
Lastly, homeowners can do their own spring cleaning around their home and outdoors to ensure there is not debris around the indoor and outdoor unit that could prevent airflow and ventilation. As a rule of thumb, you'll want to keep at least two feet around your unit clean and free of obstacles.
What is the maintenance required for an HVAC system?
To keep your HVAC system working correctly and save energy, homeowners will want to book a service appointment for their heating system in the winter to ensure an abundance of warm air indoors throughout the season.
In contrast, to prepare for hot weather periods during the summer, homeowners should schedule service for their cooling appliance in the early spring.
What is the HVAC setting for spring?
The HVAC temperature setting for the spring, really depends on your individual preferences. You can gauge what temperature you want by looking at local weather conditions before making the switch from your heating to your cooling unit.
You may also want to install a smart thermostat into your home. This type of programmable thermostat allows you to schedule temperature changes in your home depending on your daily schedule, so you reduce your energy consumption and save money on your monthly bills.
A programmable thermostat is also a great way to have more control on your indoor comfort levels throughout the summer and winter and works with all heating and cooling HVAC units.
For example, most homeowners will set the thermostat to a higher temperature setting in the spring while they are a way from their home and then program cool air circulation for when they arrive back at the property.
Another perfect time to set your thermostat is while you're asleep. If you prefer it to be a bit warmer or cooler at night, you can control your indoor comfort levels with this kind of thermostat while reducing the amount of energy consumption you use.
Ultimately, the important thing is to find something that works best for you. The key to to find a balance between comfort and savings.
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