Summer is perhaps the best season of the year, but it can also get uncomfortable inside your home when it gets extremely hot outside. Everyone knows that your air conditioner is going to be working extremely hard, so we’ve put together some warm weather HVAC tips that will ease the burden.
Call a NATE-Certified Technician
Scheduling an annual checkup of your HVAC equipment, especially when it comes to warm weather HVAC, will keep it running for many years. You always want to hire a NATE-certified technician to ensure that you’re always meeting the highest standards. The technician will check to see how everything is running and whether or not any repairs or adjustments should be made now or in the near future.
Check Your Air Conditioner’s Filter
Many people seem to forget how much work your AC’s filter puts in every time the system kicks on. Without it, your air would be filled with harmful contaminants in a very short period of time. This filter gets clogged up somewhat quickly, so before the warm weather HVAC season begins, make sure you check to see if it’s dirty. If it is, either clean it or replace it.
Thoroughly Clean Your Ducts and Vents
If your home’s ducts and vents have been filled with dust and debris, this will absolutely obliterate your indoor air quality. Depending on how often you run your heating and cooling equipment throughout the year, you should get your ducts professionally cleaned every one to three years. As for the vents, simply remove the covers and clean inside the area, as well as the covers themselves.
Clean the AC’s Condenser Unit
There’s a good chance that your AC’s condenser unit may be clogged up by dust from the spring season. It’s even possible that you might discover a bird’s nest or two. Head outside and clean off whatever you can. Then, take your water hose and wash off all of the dirt and any leftover debris. This will help ensure that it’s running properly for the summer.
If you’d like more warm weather HVAC tips, the professionals at Ace Hardware Home Services can help you out. We’ve been serving the needs of Dayton and the surrounding communities since 1978.
