HVAC Maintenance and Other HVAC Tips from VirginiaOne of the most important investments you'll make for your home is that of your air conditioning and heating system. Don't you want to take the best care of it that you can?At ARS Rescue Rooter in Virginia, we're your leading experts on HVAC systems. With years in the business and a team that's unbeatable, we've been providing Virginia with incredible air conditioning and heating services, from new systems to regular tune-ups. Too often, though, we've seen high-quality systems fall into disrepair due to a lack of HVAC maintenance. Regular maintenance can help extend the life of your system and keep it running smoothly.7 HVAC tips you need to knowWhile most of us tend to forget about our HVAC systems until something goes wrong, they're not something that should just be left alone indefinitely. If you take a 'why fix it if it's not broken' attitude regarding your HVAC maintenance, then you're missing out on key services that exist to enhance and lengthen the life of your system.For an air conditioning and heating system that's running optimally, follow these 7 tips:Perform regular HVAC maintenance - We've already touched on it a little, but the importance of following a routine maintenance schedule can't be overstated. Allowing one of our expert technicians to come check your system will allow us to catch potential issues before they start. This not only saves you money, but it saves you the hassle of dealing with an ineffective system. HVAC maintenance is undoubtedly the most important step to keeping your system in great shape.Schedule at least one annual tune-up - Part of routine maintenance, tune-ups aren't something to be taken lightly. A tune-up will put your system back in prime condition and make sure it's functioning efficiently. During a tune-up, we'll perform an inspection of all moving parts, apply fresh lubrication to keep them from sticking, clean the condenser and any buildup from the drain tubing, make sure your refrigerant levels are ideal, change your filters, and inspect the system for cracks or damage.Clean and change your air filters - While technicians should do this for you during your HVAC maintenance visits, sometimes dirt and debris can build back up before the next visit, lowering the effectiveness of your system. Check your unit's filters every month or two for buildup of dust and dirt, and clean or change them when necessary. Otherwise, all of that grime can work its way into your home and your HVAC system, causing a host of other problems.Perform an HVAC load calculation - When you purchase or install a new HVAC system, a load calculation should be performed to make sure the system is adequate for your space. If this isn't done, then you run the risk of overloading the system you just spent a good amount of money on, which will lead to it burning out before it should, and a lack of efficiency while it's running.Check your condenser - Since it's on the outside of the home, the condenser isn't often inspected or checked by homeowners. However, it's susceptible to damages, especially from storms, and you should inspect it regularly. Storms can cause hail damage, lodge sticks and debris in the condenser, and create many other problems that can ruin your system, so it's always a good idea to make sure it's okay after a severe storm. You should also check for any leaks around the condenser and call us if you find any, as this could mean a number of things - none of which is good for your HVAC system.Use the 'auto' setting - An easy way to avoid overloading your HVAC unit and extend its life is to use the 'auto' fan setting wherever possible. This will increase your energy efficiency too, as well as allow your system to take it easy when the temperature is cozy enough inside.Clean it regularly - Another part of typical HVAC maintenance is cleaning the parts regularly, but again, sometimes grime builds up before your maintenance appointment. If this happens, you should keep the outside of the unit clean, check or change the filter, and make sure you keep visible parts of the system cleaned whenever possible.The final suggestionBeyond these 7 tips for HVAC maintenance and care, the best tip we can give you is to hire a reputable, knowledgeable professional to take care of your system for you. When you hire experts like ARS Rescue Rooter, you're ensuring that your air conditioning and heating system has the best care that it possibly can, and you'll be confident that we'll do everything in our power to keep it up and running for as long as possible.Let us extend the life of your system. Call today.
