Spring HVAC maintenance- Now that the spring season is finally upon us, the time has come to begin preparing for and enjoying much nicer weather and longer days. Despite this, the overall heating and cooling needs for your home will end up changing drastically, and you will need to know just how to prepare your HVAC unit for the coming season. Thankfully, there are a few useful ways in which you can ensure that your unit is as prepared as possible so that your home is completely comfortable for both you and your family.
Here are four great ways to prepare your HVAC unit for spring.
*One useful way to prepare your HVAC unit for spring is to take the time to clean all of the outside coils. This is because the chances are great that the outdoor unit itself could likely be cluttered with all sorts of debris left over from the winter season. Furthermore, the cold temperatures may have also caused you to remain indoors and not doing as much outdoors as you normally would. One of the most important things that you should consider doing is cleaning the outside coils of the unit itself in order to ensure that it functions as optimally as possible during the spring season. These specific coils are located around the unit that is situated outside your home.
*Another useful way to help prepare your HVAC unit for spring is to change the filters. Not only will this help to improve how well the unit itself performs, but it can also help to lower your overall energy costs as well. Generally, you will need to consider removing the old filter and replacing it with a new one at least every three months at a minimum.
*One other useful way in which you can help to prepare your HVAC unit for spring is to purchase a programmable thermostat, which is something that can be extremely useful especially if you will plan to be outdoors more whenever the weather is warmer. Additionally, a programmable thermostat enables you to set the temperature wherever you want it, as well as program it to turn on at various times during the day and night. Furthermore, a programmable thermostat is also a great way to help reduce the overall costs of your energy bills. In terms of costs, the most basic model of a programmable thermostat can be purchased for approximately $80.
*Another great way to help with preparing your HVAC unit for the spring season is to take the time to test the unit itself. More specifically, you should test the air conditioning portion of it. It’s important to keep in mind that the spring season is one that will end up changing your overall focus on temperature itself, meaning that you will need to ensure that your air conditioner will always work without any issue whatsoever. In order to properly test your air conditioner, all you need to do is simply change the setting that’s on your thermostat from heating to cooling, then lower the temperature just a few degrees. As a result, you will be able to relax knowing that there is cooler air flowing through your home’s air ducts.
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