Spring HVAC Maintenance Checklist- Even though it clearly doesn’t feel like it yet, it will only be a matter of time before the spring season is officially upon us. While this means that many of us will be able to spend more time outdoors with our friends and family, it also means that we will also need to start preparing our homes for the new season as well, especially when it comes to our HVAC units.
Here are four of the most useful tips to make note of when it comes to preparing your HVAC unit for the spring season.
*First and foremost, perhaps one of the most important things that you can do to help prepare your HVAC unit for the spring season is to take the time to change your furnace filters. This is something that offers so many different advantages; however, it’s especially important during the spring, as the filters work hard to catch dirt, allergens, dust, hair, pet dander, and so many other particles in order to prevent them from circulating throughout your home. Throughout the winter season, there is the good chance that your filters have likely become extremely dirty and clogged, meaning that changing them in order to prepare for spring will help to ensure that the air quality of your home will be able to stay as clean as possible before the new season arrives.
*Another way to prepare your HVAC unit for spring is to take the time to review all of your heating costs. This means that you should calculate all of your winter heating costs and compare them to costs from previous years. In the event that you happen to notice an increase in your bills, yet you believe you have only been using the same amount of heating, this could be an indication that you need to upgrade your HVAC unit.
*One other way to help with preparing your HVAC unit for spring is to take the time to check for any ducts that may potentially be damaged. The ducts help to pay an important role in ensuring that your home stays warm throughout the winter, as well as cool throughout the summer, meaning that ensuring that they aren’t damaged is extremely important. Statistics from the United States Department of Energy state that air ducts generally lose approximately 25% to 40% of heating or cooling energy that is released by HVAC units, and one of the most common causes of this is cracks or leaks in ductwork.
*Another useful and important way to help prepare your HVAC unit for spring is to always schedule your spring HVAC maintenance. While tasks such as changing filters and cleaning your outdoor HVAC unit are always great moves to take in terms of maintenance that you can perform yourself, perhaps the best step to take in terms of ensuring that your unit is fully prepared for spring is to schedule maintenance to be performed by a licensed professional. Some of what will be inspected includes the refrigerant, coils, bearing, electrical connectivity, thermostat, capacitor, condensate drain, fan blade, service valves, compressor, blower motor, ducts, and so much more.
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