When you go several months between inspections and tune-ups, it’s easy to forget what HVAC maintenance entails. Similarly, new homeowners might feel nervous about scheduling a seasonal appointment. No matter your position, our guide below will help you understand the process so you can better prepare for your maintenance appointment!
Servicing the Outside Components
When your technician arrives to perform HVAC maintenance, they will (after properly introducing themselves, of course) begin the service by working on the outdoor compressor. Typically, this particular service is only necessary in the spring, seeing as furnaces do not use compressors.
A spring HVAC tune-up also involves cleaning and removing the compressor casing, which gives the technician access to the interior components. Here, they can check for refrigerant leaks, clean the condenser coils, and test the electrical components. They will also lubricate the fan and motor.
The Indoor Tune-Up
Several home improvements can improve the efficiency of an HVAC system. In fact, you can get started before your technician even arrives by following tips to stop air leaks. And once they do arrive, they will fine-tune the indoor unit to keep your cooling costs down.
They’ll check the belts and fan on the blower motor assembly, lubricate the motor, clean the evaporator coils, and clear the condensate drain line. They will also look for any damage or corrosion as they continue through the tune-up process.
Replacing the Air Filter and Testing the Thermostat
The cost of an HVAC maintenance agreement includes semi-annual tune-ups. These include a variety of services, such as replacing your dirty air filter and testing your thermostat.
Outside of tune-ups, remember to replace your unit’s air filter every 30 days and check your thermostat’s batteries once a year. These parts can significantly affect your system’s performance, and both heating and cooling problems often result from dirty air filters and faulty thermostats.
Cleaning and Inspecting Your Ducts
Alongside maintaining HVAC equipment, some HVAC maintenance companies include duct-cleaning services with tune-ups. Others offer them as supplemental services, so make sure to ask when scheduling your HVAC tune-up.
In any case, duct cleaning plays an important role in extending HVAC systems’ longevity. Dirty ducts can inhibit airflow or contaminate the air in your living spaces, but the cleaning process removes bacteria and other unseen particles, as well as dust and debris.
The service also gives your HVAC technician an opportunity to spot duct damage. Repairing gaps, holes, and loose duct connections will help boost your system’s energy efficiency and performance.
Communicate With Your Technician
HVAC maintenance service also provides an opportunity for you to learn more about your HVAC equipment. It’s an ideal time to ask about your heating and cooling systems, especially if you’ve experienced problems with them. Should you need repairs, you’ll be able to easily set up a separate appointment with your technician.
Enhance Heating and Cooling Performance With a Tune-Up
On The Spot Air Conditioning & Heating provides a full range of HVAC services to help you maintain a comfortable indoor climate. Whether you need a heating or cooling tune-up, we’ll restore the efficient performance of your equipment. Contact us to request HVAC services today!
