Simple Tips Regarding HVAC Systems

HVAC systems are a part of every person’s life. Regardless of the kind of home you live in or the buildings you work in we are all affected by a heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. In fact it is this system that is responsible for making you feel comfortable in your home in terms of temperature. It is also responsible for maintaining climatic conditions in your house that are safe and make you glad to be home!

To preserve and prolong the lifespan of your HVAC unit you need to know that continuous maintenance is an absolute must! Keeping up the maintenance on your unit will ensure that it operates to its absolute best. Keep in mind that a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is one of the more costly appliances to run in your household. It also requires a fair amount of energy to run which is why taking care of it will make a big difference to your bill when it arrives! You need to think in an energy efficient manner in every possible way!

When it comes to maintenance for those who have forced air heating and air conditioning it is so important that the air filters are changed as frequently as possible. During high use periods of time, such as during the cold of winter or the heat of summer the air filters should be changed on a monthly basis.

You need to do an inspection of your HVAC unit. You also need to make sure that there is no accumulation of dirt and no blockage. You need to know what to inspect for. You want to make sure that the outside condenser of the system is free from every type of debris, as well as being free of grass and leaves. You also want to make sure that all of the air vents remain open. If the vents end up closed then this can cause problems for the ducts.

During your inspection you also need to take a look at the condensate drain in your furnace, central air and/or in your heat pump. Condensate drain pans and/or lines that are plugged can bring about water damage. If too much damage occurs then you may have to call in a professional to look it over and repair it.

You need to ensure that the evaporator coil and the outside condenser coil are kept clean at all times. When these coils get dirty this will increase the amount of energy that the unit requires to function. This will lead to higher energy expenses. One of the most common causes of HVAC unit failure is a dirty condenser coil. This can be costly to repair which is why you do not want it to get so dirty that it needs to be fixed!

Periodically take the time to vacuum out the ducts in the system. You also should make sure that all of the moving components are well lubricated. In particular this applies to the motor bearings and the fan. You also need to tighten all of the electrical connections and to check to see if the current and the voltage on the motor in the system are as they should be.