Air Conditioning Maintenance - Spring Preparation Tips

One of the many things people always do in Spring is to clean up. It is often the best time to thoroughly clean the whole house. It’s time to remove all dust trapped inside the house throughout the winter when windows and doors were tightly shut. March is also the month of the year where the use of cleaning chemicals that generates unpleasant and sometimes toxic fumes is high. And this is also the perfect time to check up on your heating and cooling system. When furnaces are finally shut down, it’s time to wash all the soot left by the furnace off of the basement walls. Tips such as adding a layer or two of your clothing while you’re indoors, warming up just a room or two and huddling in one area, or turning the thermostat a few numbers down to a tolerable temperature are only a few of the best tips out there. But did you know? A good home heating and cooling services maintenance is proven to be one of the best ways to take charge of your monthly energy bill. There are many issues that can significantly affect the performance of your home heating. When you know what they are and how serious the issue can be, you’ll know whether to call a technician or conduct basic troubleshooting. Here are a few of the common repair and service issues. Inaccurate thermostat readings. As one of the most essential part of the furnace, this device will control the heat coming out of the vents and how often the unit must turn on to keep the desired temp. If the thermostat fails to do any of this, the system can still partially work or completely malfunction. Check if the thermostat has damaged or faulty wiring, has a defective transformer, or dust accumulation. Although, it’s beneficial for you to learn the basics of your comfort system, it’s okay if you don’t know anything about it. You can always seek the help of an HVAC professional.

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