HVAC To-Do List for Spring 2021
As the spring season comes back around, homeowners need to complete certain HVAC tasks to ensure that their system runs properly. Skipping over springtime care tasks can lead to a damaged and inefficient HVAC system. Here are some necessary tasks that you'll need to complete to ensure that your HVAC system runs at its most optimal.
Change Your Air Filters
With the warm spring weather, it's time to change out those old winter air filters. Each HVAC system will have at least one air filter. This filter is intended to remove unwanted particles and allergens from the air to make the air cleaner for those living in your home. Ensure that you get a filter that matches the specific brand and type of HVAC system installed in your home.
Clean Around Your Outside Condenser Unit
Each HVAC system will have an outdoor unit called a condenser. This is a metal box that has a grating on the side of it, and you'll hear it running when your HVAC system is on. As part of your springtime HVAC system checklist, you'll want to clean the area surrounding your outside condenser unit. It's very common for loose debris like leaves and branches to get stuck to the grating of the condenser unit. When this happens, they cover up the air outlet for the unit, which can decrease your overall HVAC system's efficiency.
Clean Registers And Vents
There's a series of registers and vents throughout your home that connect the ductwork for your HVAC system. It's important to take the time to clean these registers and vents to help ensure that loose debris and particles do not end up in your air supply. You also want to check to make sure that these vents and registers are free from obstruction. Sometimes when we move furniture around, we end up blocking a register or vent unintentionally. This can hamper the ability of your HVAC system.
Get A Smart Thermostat
If you don't have a smart thermostat yet, it's time to get one. Upgrading to a smart thermostat can allow you to set up your HVAC system to be more energy efficient. With a smart thermostat, you can program different temperatures throughout the day to help minimize energy costs. For example, during the summer, you can set your thermostat to a higher temperature when your family members are not home. Then, you can program it to decrease the temperature in your home about an hour or so before your family members get home. This maximizes the amount of comfort you experience inside your home while minimizing your energy costs.
Call Us Today
If you're ready for your springtime HVAC check-in, it's time to give us a call. Our HVAC professionals will be more than happy to assess your HVAC system and get it prepared for the upcoming demand of the summertime season.
