Many maintenance steps are frequently taken around the abode as Texans prepare for the fall and winter season. The locals are not a stranger to the cold, which encourages us to be vigilant with the outdoor accommodations their home requires to better protect it from the abuse winter offers. We become less and less dependent on the air conditioner as the temperatures continue to decrease as September starts the fall weather. This is the time of year where evenings are cooler and as the weeks continue, you will use the AC less and less and even start using the heat hear and there. As autumn pushes on, this makes it a good time to prepare your HVAC system for the seasonal changes.
How Often Should You Perform Maintenance on the Air Filter?
You need to replace or clean filters throughout the year depending on the type of your filter. Though it is most commonly forgotten, filter maintenance step is one of the simplest tasks for homeowners. The airflow is restricted, causing unnecessary strain on the HVAC system when the filters’ capacity is filled to the max, as it leads to higher operating costs as well as frequent repairs. Those with pets, people who smoke indoors, and those who are prone to asthma and allergies should have their filters changed or cleaned every 4-6 weeks, though under standard circumstances, filters need attention, at the minimum, once every three months.
Adjust My Thermostat
It is important to set your smart thermostat or programmable thermostat to reflect the reduced temperatures with cool nights and cooler mornings fall brings.
Clean & Clear AC Condenser Unit
The unit outside your home is the condenser unit. Be careful to not bend the fins, the unit is often layer with dirt and debris that should be gently cleaned off by summer’s end. Performance can be impeded by the clutter and landscape foliage creeps in on the unit. Make certain to trim back the grass, pull the weeds, and prune the trees that are too close in addition to cleaning off the dirt and muck. Whenever applicable and no less than 1 foot, the unit needs at least 3 feet of clearance. Many professionals typically include it in the maintenance services if you are uncomfortable with cleaning the unit.
Professional AC Inspection
An inspection service now is ideal to ensure there are no serious concerns, but if you did not get the tune-up at the start of the service, get it done now. In addition to the heating system to prepare for its use as the cool temperatures grow closer, with a full HVAC system tune-up, you can ensure the air conditioning system is serviced, however. Technicians clean, lube and replace any worn parts during the tune-ups. All the electrical systems are managed, and the performance and safety features are evaluated. Providing your HVAC system maintenance services, be sure a reputable expert.
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To help prepare the air conditioner for dormancy and the heating system for use, Absolute P&M Services is readily available to provide HVAC system maintenance services. Call us today to get started!
