Prepping Your HVAC System for Spring

There are a lot of ways homeowners can maintain their HVAC systems on their own, but we always suggest scheduling a maintenance appointment with a professional to ensure your system is working properly. And while it’s not necessarily air conditioning season just yet, it’s the perfect time to prep your HVAC system to switch from heating to cooling. 

Here are five ways to help prepare your HVAC system for the new season.

Replace Your Air Filter

The air filter in your air conditioning system is the key to ensuring healthy indoor air quality in your home. The main job of the air filter is to do just that, filter the air that you breathe. If you have pets or are prone to allergies, it’s important to switch this out frequently (every 30-90 days) to help keep the air you breathe clean. 

Have Your Ducts Cleaned

This is something you’re going to want the professionals to handle! When you schedule your yearly maintenance appointment, your HVAC technician will check the state of your ducts and will let you know if they need to be cleaned. Typically, this will need to happen every 5-7 years.

Clean Around Your Air Conditioning Unit

The state of your outdoor unit will have a big impact on how your air conditioning system runs, so it’s important to make sure you check it often and keep it clean. Any overgrown foliage, trash, or other debris that have found their way to your condenser unit should be disposed of to help avoid any issues. 

Upgrade Your Thermostat

When was the last time you replaced your thermostat? If it’s been a while, this is a project that you’ll want to tackle before the summer! Upgrading to a programmable thermostat will keep your home cool on a specific schedule you set so you don’t have to worry about wasting cool air while you’re at work all day.

Schedule a Spring Tune-Up

Regular maintenance by a professional HVAC technician will help you stay on top of any problems and ensure your system runs efficiently all spring and summer long! Having regular maintenance will also help lengthen the lifespan of your system.