The right HVAC system keeps your home perfectly comfortable while going easy on energy usage. However, results aren’t automatic. It takes a little TLC on your part and exceptional HVAC service, repair and installation from your HVAC technician. With that in mind, National HVAC Tech Day is on June 22. Show your service provider appreciation for keeping your home comfortable and energy bills lower this summer by maintaining your system and having clear communication.
Take Care of DIY Maintenance
You may be amazed how a few simple DIY maintenance tasks can help your HVAC system perform more efficiently between scheduled maintenance. Your HVAC technician also appreciates the fact that you’re taking the effort to keep your system running great. He or she would much rather see your system performing well than to tell you that the blower motor seized up because of something preventable, such as a dirty filter.
Following are quick and easy DIY tasks you can do:
- Change your filter. Changing your filter before it clogs up with dirt substantially enhances HVAC performance by keeping parts cleaner.
- Maintaining air balance. Many homeowners are surprised to find that closing vents and doors to unoccupied rooms actually reduces HVAC efficiency and increases energy usage. Keep your interior doors and vents open, or install jumper ducts and bypass vents.
- Free up your condenser. The condenser is located in the outdoor unit. Make sure it receives free airflow by keeping vegetation and other obstructions away from the unit.
Clear Communication
When you are experiencing cooling and heating problems — whether uneven temperatures, unusual noises or other problems — be sure to write them down with as much description as you can. This will help your technician accurately identify the problem or problems you’re experiencing and share the best solutions with you.
Lastly, it’s often said that actions speak louder than words. Why not celebrate National HVAC Tech Day by doing both? Call up your trusted HVAC technician at Ace Hardware Home Services to schedule preventive maintenance for your HVAC system. You’ll appreciate better home comfort this summer and greater energy savings, too.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Dayton, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).
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