Preparing Your HVAC Unit for Summer
Are you wondering how to prepare for the summer with your HVAC unit?
It’s critical that you keep your system running at its best all year, but winter can be easier to manage as HVAC maintenance. Summer poses new issues that you’ll need to discuss to keep your home comfortable.
We want to help you ensure that your HVAC unit is ready for the season. Here’s what you should know.
Inspect and Clean Your Air Filters
Preparing your HVAC unit for the summer is a must for keeping your home comfortable and your energy bills low. One of the most important tasks is to inspect and clean your air filters. This is important because a clogged filter can reduce airflow, making your air conditioning system work harder and causing it to age faster.
Make sure to use a vacuum with a soft brush attachment or a damp cloth to remove any dirt or dust buildup on the filter. It’s also best to hire cooling and heating maintenance services to inspect the condition of the filter and replace it if needed.
Tune Up Your Blower Motor
One of the most important parts of preparing your unit for summer is tuning up the blower motor. To do this, check the blower motor and replace the filter. Also, clean the fan blade and lubricate the motor if needed.
Clean and adjust the fan belts if necessary, and make sure the fan is positioned correctly. Finally, test the motor to make sure the HVAC system is functioning properly.
Check for Air Leaks Along Ducts
Ducts are responsible for carrying cool air from your unit to the living space, and any air leakage can lead to higher utility bills and less than satisfactory cooling.
If a leak is present, it’s important to find and seal it before adding a new coolant. To check for air leaks, use insulation tape or spray foam on the connections and seams that connect the ducts to the HVAC unit.
Check all joints, exterior ducts, registers, and returns air grilles. Make sure all connections are tightly sealed and that there is an even distribution of air at various points in the ducts.
Consider Investing in a Programmable Thermostat
Make sure to consider investing in a programmable thermostat. This type of thermostat can be programmed to adjust the temperature settings at certain times of the day, which will save energy and reduce energy costs.
You can also adjust your settings for each season, allowing you to take full advantage of your HVAC unit’s efficiency in summer.
With the correct preparation and an energy-efficient thermostat, you can enjoy your summer without worrying about overspending on energy costs!
Use Maintenance-Approved Parts
Maintenance-approved parts are designed to meet the needs of a specific make and model of an air conditioner or furnace and are tested for quality and reliable performance. As such, these parts are essential to maintain the optimal operation of your HVAC system. It also helps that warranties stay in choice and that any warranty-covered parts are replaced properly.
Maintain a Good HVAC Unit to Stay Cool in the Summer
Having a professional inspect, clean and support your HVAC unit is essential to ensure a comfortable and efficient summer. Don’t wait until the last minute to make sure your unit is ready, contact an experienced HVAC contractor now for a hassle-free summer.
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