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5 Tips to Help Your HVAC System
If you need repair or replacement work this winter, then we’re here to help you. For now, though, we’d like to start with some practical HVAC maintenance tips that you can use in your home to boost your comfort, improve efficiency, and give your HVAC system a helping hand. We’re here to help you with everything you need throughout the year.
Try These HVAC Maintenance Tips
Try out a combination of these tips to help your home’s heater and AC:
1. Maintain Both of Your Systems
If you want a dependable HVAC system, it’s a great idea to maintain both your air conditioning and heating systems. If you didn’t already know, it’s best to maintain your heater in the fall and your air conditioner in the spring. Both of these time periods give you an opportunity to prepare your respective HVAC systems before the labor-intensive seasons of winter and summer.
Although these are the seasons when you should schedule maintenance, late maintenance is still better than skipping it altogether. Just make sure that you’re getting in one professional tune-up per system annually.
2. Swap Your Filter Seasonally
You should swap your HVAC system’s filter seasonally or about once every three months, depending on your system and household needs. It’s always a great idea to do this because replacing your filter helps support proper airflow and efficient operation. Turning on your air conditioner or heater after a long dormant period and expecting it to perform with a dirty filter isn’t wise. It would be like expecting someone to cook you a 5-star meal in a dirty kitchen with limited cookware. You’re simply not preparing your system for the work ahead.
3. Upgrade Your Home’s Thermostat
If you’ve had your current thermostat for a while, then we want you to consider an upgrade even if you think it still works well. Older thermostats cannot always compete with the convenience and control offered by modern Wi-Fi and smart thermostats. If you’re interested in either of these systems, you can speak with one of our professionals to learn more about your options and which thermostat makes the most sense for your home.
4. Choose a Mild Thermostat Setting
Don’t get overzealous. We know what it’s like to come home to a space that’s uncomfortable. You want to rid your home of that feeling as soon as possible. The way to do this isn’t by cranking your thermostat to an extreme temperature. Choosing a moderate setting and practicing a little patience is better for both your energy use and your HVAC system’s workload. Following simple HVAC maintenance tips like this can also help you avoid putting unnecessary stress on your equipment.
5. Seal Up Everything
If your home is lacking insulation or has air leaks, you’re going to notice your energy bills increasing and your comfort declining. Make sure your home is properly insulated and look for areas where conditioned air may be escaping. You can start with caulking and weatherstripping to address leaks around your windows and doors. Keeping conditioned air inside helps your heating and cooling equipment maintain a comfortable temperature without working harder than necessary.
Put these HVAC maintenance tips into practice and contact Schaal Eastern Iowa to schedule an appointment. Iowa’s Most Trusted Heating and Cooling Company.
