What Is HVAC?
HVAC is an acronym for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. The comfort that homeowners desire when installing a new system is provided by heating and air conditioning. The appropriate air circulation for your HVAC system is called ventilation, and it’s something you should discuss with your HVAC specialist during new installations and periodic maintenance. To various people, the importance of HVAC will signify differ. Residential clients are typically looking for comfort and high air quality, whereas schools, hospitals, manufacturing plants, and other large commercial buildings require specialized systems to ensure occupant efficiency, comfort, and safety.
So How Often Should You Do HVAC Maintenance?
The optimal time to schedule maintenance is before you need your system the most, as you would have anticipated. So, if we’re talking about your heating system, fall is the best time to schedule service and spring is usually the finest season for your air conditioner. HVAC technicians will be less likely to be out on the road due to emergency calls during these hours, allowing you to arrange maintenance at your convenience.
However, how often you schedule your maintenance session is more essential than when you do it. Once a year, have your HVAC systems inspected by a professional. If you have a typical central air conditioner or a furnace, you should have each of these pieces of equipment serviced once a year. If you have a heat pump system that you use all year, this service should be scheduled every six months.
What Is To Be Done?
A specialist should evaluate your heating unit or air conditioner, including the external and internal components as well as the connections, when they come to your home. They may also want to test your thermostat and look for signs of damage or filth in your vents and ducts. The technician should notify you if any repairs appear to be necessary. In the end, these little fixes will keep your systems functioning smoothly and help them last longer.
Maintenance Of Air Filters
For information on how often to clean and/or replace air filters, most firms recommend consulting your HVAC manufacturer’s instructions. This is one of the most effective ways to ensure that your HVAC system is operating at peak efficiency, and it’s something you can do on your own. A dirty, clogged filter forces your system to work harder, consuming more energy for a subpar outcome, causing your energy bill to increase. Replace your air filters once a month as a general guideline.
Boost Your Safety and Comfort
One of the most important reasons to have your HVAC system serviced once a year is for your comfort. Climate control systems begin to work less and less effectively over time. Natural wear and tear degrade the components, just like they do in the vehicle you drive. You are also kept safe by routine maintenance. This is especially true when it comes to gas-powered heating systems. A damaged heat exchanger can cause serious problems, such as exposing you to dangerous levels of carbon monoxide gas and posing a fire hazard.
Wondering Who To Trust With Your HVAC Maintenance?
Superior Mechanical Services, Inc. began in 1948 as a family-owned business with a vision to provide value-minded service with a down-to-earth approach to customers throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Keeping your heating & cooling systems in good working order means increased comfort in your home and workplace, longer equipment life, lower utility bills, and of course fewer repairs. Too busy or overwhelmed to perform maintenance yourself? No problem! A Superior Club Membership provides peace of mind with twice-yearly inspection and maintenance at a reasonable price. Let Superior keep your system running in tip-top shape, help reduce your utility bills and avoid costly unexpected repairs. Contact us today for more information on how we can save you thousands over the life of your system!
