Maintenance Scheduling
Schedule a maintenance service call before the air-conditioning season starts.
If there are any problems with your system, it’s better to find out before it starts broiling outside! Do the same for
your heating system before winter begins.
Filters
Replace your cooling and heating air
filters every month that they’re in use. Operating your system with old, dirty filters means energy is wasted and your
system may even be damaged. While you’re at it, check and clean the filters in your home’s air cleaners and humidifiers.
System Checks
If you have a forced air cooling system, check your furnace’s blower
compartment and blower coils. Vacuum them if you see dirt and dust there. You should also check fan belt tension, and lubricate
fan and motor bearings.
Don’t keep clutter near your furnace. It’s a fire hazard, and may keep your
system from operating efficiently.
To make sure you’re getting the most out of your air conditioning system,
keep the cooling registers and vents throughout the house free of dust, dirt, and pet hair by vacuuming them at least once
a year.
Listen for odd sounds when your heating or cooling system kicks in. If you hear anything unusual, get in
touch with your service professional so you can head off problems before they become serious.
In summer months,
set your ceiling fan at its slowest speed and reverse it in order to gently push cool air down from the ceiling without generating
a breeze
