Category: HVAC Maintainence

Now that the cold season is just around the corner, it is important to have your heating system checked before winter. You wouldn’t want your HVAC breaking down in the middle of winter! Completing a thorough maintenance check avoids costly furnace repair bills. Plus, maintenance gives you peace of mind that your heater will keep on providing warmth and comfort to your home all winter long. The fact is that regular maintenance is important for many reasons – but mostly the prevention of headaches down the road! We always recommend hiring a professional, NATE-certified technician to perform a heating maintenance service. That’s because if you ever need to cash in on your warranty, you’ll need proof of maintenance from a licensed HVAC company.  Still, if you’d prefer to tackle a routine heating system maintenance check on your own, we’ve pulled together some tips. Remember, turn off the power to your HVAC before doing any maintenance check, especially when looking at internal components.  Get a Programmable Thermostat Get a smart thermostat for your heating system like the Google Nest. This thermostat will learn your behavior and automatically adjust your heating system to just the right temperature. It will always look for

Dirt.  Five year olds love it, plants can’t live without it, and you’re breathing it in every day.  Not just breathing it in – you’re paying to inhale the largest cause of your home’s dust and allergy problems. You’re probably thinking that’s an exaggeration.  But the simple truth is that you are paying to run your heating and cooling system, more and more as the weather heats up.  And since dirt is the number one cause of system failure – 90% of all failures, in fact – chances are good that dirt is keeping your system from running at peak efficiency. Before you invest in a family set of gas masks or prepare for a nomadic existence in the Sahara (hey, at least then you won’t be paying for the dirt), you might want to give your heating and cooling professional a call. “Your system works hard,” says MightyServ. “It’s constantly circulating and cooling the air that keeps your family comfortable. Like anything else that works, it gets dirty and has to be cleaned. Scheduling the maintenance for your home’s heating and cooling system is as important as changing the oil in your car – if you don’t do it, eventually

Most people rely on their heating and cooling system to keep their home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. However, very little thought is given to how hard these home appliances must work in order to provide a comfortable environment. For proper operation and optimum energy efficiency, professional HVAC maintenance should be performed prior to the start of each heating and cooling season. A well-maintained HVAC system will provide the peace-of-mind you need that you’ll be able to heat your home in the winter and cool it in the summer. During these peak times, when there are the biggest temperature differences, your HVAC system will have to work harder than ever. This extra stress on your system can result in mechanical failures or inefficient operation, especially if your HVAC system has not been properly maintained. Of course, when your HVAC system is maintained by a licensed HVAC contractor, you will have the assurance that it is functioning at its peak of performance. Your heating and cooling system can waste a great deal of energy if it is not properly cleaned or is in need of a tune up. Fortunately, with professional maintenance, your HVAC equipment can offer

Evaporator coils are an important part of your air conditioning system. If you’ve had your HVAC system installed for quite some time, the evaporator coils may already have accumulated dirt. Leaving it in that state can lead to problems that may require extensive air conditioner repair or a full replacement. What Are Evaporator Coils? The evaporator coils absorb the heat from inside your home then pass it into the condenser coils, which release the heat outside. In a split-type air conditioner, the evaporator unit is located inside the room while the condenser is located outside. The coils are usually made of copper tubing and are protected by grills made of thin strips of aluminum, which help attract heat and moisture. Problems Caused by Dirty Evaporator Coils The continuous air motion lets dirt, dust, and grime accumulate on the air conditioner coils and the aluminum grills. Year-old accumulated dirt can get so thick that it’s carpeted with what looks like pocket lint, which is extremely difficult to remove. The accumulated dirt makes it harder for the evaporator coils to draw heat out of the air, which increases the workload that leads to premature wear and tear. Lack of cleaning and maintenance can shorten