Keeping your home comfortable
It is crucial to realize Why HVAC maintenance is so essential. Your HVAC system is something you use year-round, thus making sure it is good working order is vital. You don’t want to wait until the first cold night of the winter to find out the heater isn’t working or on the hottest day of the summer, the air conditioning quits blowing cold air.
Homeowner’s monthly HVAC maintenance routine is essential for things like changing or cleaning the filter, keeping the external component free of debris and grass that gets sucked up to it, and other basics.
Why Does HVAC need maintenance? Having regular maintenance on your HVAC system will ensure that you get a consistent performance from the system for a long time. The HVAC not only keeps your home’s environment comfortable but clean, too, by recycling the stale air no matter the temperature outside.
These are the reasons it is also wise to have an HVAC maintenance plan with a professional HVAC service company. Too often, a homeowner feels that HVAC maintenance plans are a waste of money when they have a new system installed. While you shouldn’t need any additional maintenance or repair on the unit, later down the road, it could become evident why you should take that supplemental HVAC maintenance plan.
What is HVAC maintenance?
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, HVAC for short, needs an HVAC maintenance program that has a trained technician perform the preventive maintenance to the complete system. The monthly HVAC maintenance a homeowner does is essential, but the technician has training and experience to perform a more in-depth check of the air conditioning and heating components. The standard HVAC maintenance check will include these steps:
The Furnace Inspection
- Air filter replacement.
- Check the thermostat calibration.
- Inspect/tighten all connections; measure the current and voltage; lubricate the moving parts.
- Inspect condensation drain and clear any blockage.
- Check system controls are in correct and safe working order.
- Advise homeowner of any possible issues and repairs needed.
The Air Conditioner Inspection
- Check and clean condenser coil.
- Check the thermostat reaches the required operating pressure.
- Perform a wet bulb reading.
- Check refrigerant, inspect the super heat and the sub-cooling.
- Check motor amperage.
- Advise homeowner of any possible issues and repairs needed.
How often does HVAC need maintenance?
Experts recommend having an HVAC system checked by a professional once a year, minimum. At the ten year mark, it is recommended twice a year for professional HVAC maintenance. Monthly, a homeowner should do their maintenance, primarily changing or cleaning the filter and making sure the external component of the system is free of any debris and grass around the unit, and the lines running in the house are in good condition with foam insulation around them.
How do you maintain an HVAC system?
We encourage our customers to consider taking an HVAC maintenance plan for professional care of their system. However, a homeowner needs to know how to HVAC maintenance in between the professional appointments.
HVAC maintenance will protect the equipment and extend its lifespan. It also provides a level of protection for your family in the way of comfort and indoor air quality and helps the system operate correctly and using less energy. What should you do for your HVAC maintenance in addition to changing or cleaning the air filter?
- Check and clean the air vents. If you notice any mildew or mold, clean with a bleach and water mixture, then schedule an air duct cleaning appointment. Mildew and mold on the exterior of the vents indicate mold and other pollutants in the air duct system that need to be professionally cleaned.
- Any notice of musty odor coming from the vents, schedule an air duct cleaning appointment.
- Keep the exterior component free of debris and grass.
- Keep the drain clear.
Are HVAC tune-ups worth it?
With a plan for professional scheduled HVAC maintenance, benefits to be had include these seven things:
- Energy savings is the number one benefit to having an HVAC maintenance plan. A neglected air and heating system becomes dirty, other than the filter, and that causes it to work harder. The harder it works, the more energy it takes.
- Comfort increases if there are any components malfunctioning like leaking ductwork, airflow reduction, thermostat not working correctly, etc.
- Improves air quality when any loose particles are removed beyond the air filter, especially in the air ducts. The contaminants regular professional HVAC maintenance removes are bacteria, dust, mildew, mold, pet dander, and pollen. All of these are irritants to anyone with breathing difficulties.
- Extends the lifespan of the HVAC system when the air and heating system is professionally cleaned. Keeps the component lubricated so that the air flows freely without putting stress on the system.
- Safety is improved when an HVAC system is maintained by keeping carbon monoxide from building up. Keeping dirt and dust cleaned from the HVAC system will reduce the possible buildup of deadly, odorless gases within the heat exchanger or at gas connections.
- Fewer repairs mean fewer out of pocket expenses when you have an HVAC maintenance plan.
- Keeps the HVAC system reliable so no unexpected breakdowns that the budget can’t afford and keeps your home comfortable.
Want HVAC maintenance for your home? Call Cajun Comfort at 985-764-8191 today.
