Autumn HVAC Maintenance Checklist

 

Any homeowner who wants to be cozy during the winter is probably scrambling by now to get their Florence HVAC in working order. Early to mid-autumn is the perfect time to prepare your HVAC unit for winter. This is because things get busier when winter finally arrives. Also, the autumn weather is perfect for household maintenance tasks. It would make sense to make sure your HVAC is properly working while you can still freely move around without being too busy about everything else. If you haven’t completed your maintenance checklist yet, this article will help you out.

 Tips on maintaining your HVAC this fall

 Clean and clear the area surrounding the heat pump – if you haven’t paid much attention to your outside unit all year long, it’s time to give clean the area around it. Your outside unit will not work optimally if there is debris, brush, and other items that could block it. Make sure that your heat pump is working normally. If you haven’t had it checked in a long time, you might want to call your HVAC technician to have it inspected just in case.

 Change your air filters – regardless of the season, dirty air filters must be swapped out with new and clean ones. A dirty air filter will limit the airflow inside your home, making your HVAC less optimized. Other than the limited flow of air, a dirty air filter can also increase energy usage as your unit works harder to maintain desired temperatures.

 Test your thermostat – even the slightest temperature change can be felt. A few degrees higher or lower will have a significant impact on how comfortable you are during the winter. Your thermostat is among some of the components that control the temperature inside the house. Try to play around with your thermostat. Adjust the settings by turning down the temperature for about 10-20 minutes and turning it back up again. See if there is a significant change. If temperatures change within the range of what you set on the thermostat, everything is working fine. Otherwise, call your HVAC contractor and have it checked out.

 Schedule HVAC maintenance at least twice a year

 Preventive maintenance is the key to a properly working system. Although you can maintain some components of your HVAC system, there are some that will require the skills of a professional technician. Bear in mind that there are some parts of your system that professionals like Florence HVAC Experts can handle it. Also, if you were to perform your own maintenance, be ready for the possibility of dealing with a really expensive problem.

 Having your system maintained by a professional HVAC technician means you avoid the hassle of doing the upkeep yourself and the possibility of making any issues worse. If you haven’t already scheduled one this autumn, you should act fast. Prices fluctuate by the season and you might find yourself paying a premium instead of the regular price on services.

 Haven’t scheduled HVAC maintenance just yet? Don’t waste your time looking for HVAC experts elsewhere. Call Florence HVAC Experts today! Give us a call at (843) 636-3260. 

Florence HVAC Experts
Florence, SC 29501
843-636-3260
http://florencehvacexperts.com/