HVAC Preventative Maintenance

Your HVAC (heating, venting and air conditioning) requires periodic maintenance to insure it is top operating condition. In difficult financial times many homeowners are looking for ways to cut back on their budgets, and as a result some preventative care for your HVAC system may have fallen by the wayside.

If you have deliberately ignored HAVC preventative maintenance you may think you are saving money. Unfortunately this is an incorrect assumption. When the hot steaming days of summer come or the cold winter nights of winter arrive, your cooling and heating system may crash costing a lot more money it you had done the preventative maintenance. A DIY homeowner can do some of the preventative maintenance without the assistance of a HVAC professional. Most states require licensed professionals to repair or service air conditioning.

Regular checkups of your HVAC system should have regular service checks to avoid costly repairs. You should service your cooling system often, depending where you live it may have to be serviced twice a year. This approach will assure you that your system is functioning properly, especially when the seasons change.

In addition, regular checkups make your system last longer. As a home owner or prospective home owner, you can respect that notion. Nobody wants to dole out hundreds of dollars to replace or repair something you could have prevented from failing.

HVAC Service Tips:

· Post a service listing or preventative maintenance check list on your HVAC system so you have a record of all services.

· Schedule your service twice a year, preferably when the season changes in the spring and fall. Scheduling these checkups in advance will help you avoid forgetfulness later.

· Decide if you are going to do it yourself or hire a professional, or technician. You may only want to take on conducting your checkup alone if you have experience with central air systems.

· If you DIY the first thing to do is check the air filter(s). Air filter changes need to be done regularly. The frequency of the change will depend on what kind of air filter you currently have installed. Some filters are higher quality and can last longer between changes. How often you change your filters depend on the climate you live in. If you live in a highly dusty environment you may need to replace filters more regularly.

· Check the cleanliness of your system’s coils and its surroundings. Checking your unit’s fluid levels is also vital to ensure appropriate function.

· If you are not a DIY homeowner you will need a professional to perform your seasonal preventative maintenance. You can locate a HVAC professional in your area very easily by consulting the yellow pages of the phone book or the internet. If you are concerned about the reputation of the service company consult with the better business bureau or ask your neighbor what service company he uses.

Regular HVAC preventative maintenance will save you money in the long run. If you can’t do it yourself so much better but if you can do not ignore getting a professional to do it for you.

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