Maintaining your HVAC system should be a regular routine. With regular inspections and proper maintenance techniques you can help maintain energy efficiency and save money on your monthly utility bills. You will also be protecting your family from possible gas leaks and other improper air ventilation problems. Keeping your HVAC system clean and repaired will help keep it running smoothly for years, prolonging the life of your HVAC system.
To keep your HVAC system running smoothly, you should have your heat pump checked twice a year by a licensed HVAC contractor, and depending on the system you own, you should change the filter anywhere between the ranges of once a month to twice a year. One key clue to changing your filters is if you start to notice frequent headaches, or go to bed and wake up the next day with a stuffy nose, then most likely it is due to a buildup of dust or pollen on the filter.
There are many things that can go wrong with an air conditioning and heating system, by simply having a routine cleaning schedule, raising the thermostat 2 to 4 degrees at night, and setting the thermostat to 78 degrees during the day, you will be not only be lowering your monthly utility bill and conserving energy, but you will be helping your system to run at a top effective and efficient way.
Having a HVAC is one of the most valued conveniences in modern life today. It doesn`t matter where you live, whether it be in the cold far north, or the humid tropics of the south, everyone has some kind of heating and cooling system.
By using and maintaining your system properly, you will be helping improve the air quality of your home and will be protecting your HVAC investment.
