Many homeowners don’t pay much attention to their HVAC system until something goes wrong. But maintaining your HVAC system throughout the year can greatly reduce the need for emergency repairs, increase the life of your system, improve your energy efficiency, and help decrease utility bills. Routine maintenance can also keep you covered under warranty and just keep your family and home more safe.
How Do You Maintain an HVAC System?
Below are a few steps homeowners can take to maintain their HVAC system.
- Replace the filter: Air conditioning units and furnaces use air filters to catch dust and other particles that travel through your ventilation system. When your filter becomes clogged, your airflow will be impacted, causing your system to work harder and possibly overheat. You’ll want to check these monthly or every few months as detailed in your owner’s manual.
- Clear away debris: If the coils in the outdoor unit become covered in debris, it can cause your system to short cycle, freeze up, or just work harder than it needs to. Take a few minutes to remove any leaves, twigs, and other debris from your outdoor HVAC unit.
Additionally, you’ll want to ensure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors have good batteries and are working properly.
Professional HVAC Maintenance Services
While there are easy tasks you can do to keep your HVAC system operational, some tasks are better left to the professionals, which we’ll list below.
Inspect refrigerant lines: your air condition ing system will have copper lines that connect the outdoor unit to the indoor evaporator coil. They should be replaced or repaired if they’re damaged. Your HVAC technician will check the refrigerant pressure in your system to determine if your AC has the proper charge. This can help detect a problem with the refrigerant lines.
Inspect belts and bearings: HVAC systems are composed of many moving parts. The belts, bearings, and fans should be inspected at least twice a year. The bearings may need to be lubricated while the belts may experience wear and tear.
Inspect motor and electrical components: as part of your inspection, contractors will also check the motor, check the electrical connections, and clean the coil. They may also check out your thermostat settings.
HVAC Maintenance in Vancouver WA
Your heating and air conditioning system works hard 24/7 to make sure your home is comfortable. We understand it can be easy to overlook maintenance, but doing so will help prevent emergency repairs in the future.
If you want your HVAC system regularly maintained turn to the licensed HVAC contractors at Vanport Mechanical and Fire Sprinkler Inc. We’ve been serving the Portland OR and Vancouver WA area since 1975. We’ll ensure your system is operating at maximum efficiency.
Why is HVAC Maintenance Important in Vancouver WA and Portland OR?
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