As a homeowner, you likely hear about many different responsibilities that you should be addressing to keep your home in good working condition. One that commonly pops up during the spring months is getting professional maintenance service for your air conditioning system. Below, we’re going to go into more detail about why this service is important to the functioning of your system and how it can benefit you and your family.
DIY vs. Professional Maintenance
When it comes to your HVAC system, some maintenance you should be doing on your own and some maintenance only a professional should be doing. When it comes to DIY maintenance, this includes things like regularly changing your air filter and cleaning up the area around your outdoor condenser unit to ensure that it has adequate airflow to operate efficiently.
Professional maintenance service is much more in-depth and is geared towards ensuring that your system is operating as efficiently as possible. During professional maintenance service, all the internal components of your system will be properly cleaned and inspected to ensure that they’re working appropriately. Any potential problems will be repaired, moving parts will be lubricated, and your thermostat will even be calibrated to ensure it’s working optimally.
AC Warranty Coverage
One really important reason to always get professional maintenance service in the early spring is to keep the warranty coverage on your air conditioning system active. Most manufacturers will make it a requirement in your warranty contract to get professional maintenance service at least once a year. They know the importance of regular maintenance to keep your system in good working condition. If you fail to get this maintenance service, the system manufacturer may deny future warranty claims.
Energy Efficient Operation
After your air conditioning system receives professional maintenance service, you can rest assured that it’s operating at its peak efficiency level. The more efficient your system operates, the less energy it uses. This means lower utility bills for you throughout the summer months and can go a long way in providing you with peace of mind that you’re not wasting any of your hard-earned money paying for excessive energy use.
Early Problem Detection
One great advantage of getting springtime HVAC maintenance is that it helps you learn about any potential problems that your air conditioning system may have. For example, the blower fan belt will commonly wear out over time and start to fray. By catching this issue early, our HVAC technician can put on a new fan belt to prevent a breakdown from happening during the summer months. This service is great for helping to drastically reduce your risk of experiencing a breakdown and can give you a lot of peace of mind about the functioning of your system.
One other thing to keep in mind about getting routine maintenance service is that you can repair problems while they’re small. If you don’t take time to point out these problems, they’re going to get so bad that they will interrupt the operation of your system and lead to very costly repair bills. Maintenance service is a great way to help ensure that you keep your repair costs to an absolute minimum.
Extend System Lifespan
When your HVAC system gets the care that it needs, it’s going to last much longer than a system that doesn’t receive that same level of care. Since HVAC systems are a significant investment for most homeowners, it’s important to do everything possible to extend the overall longevity of your system. Professional maintenance service is just one of many different ways to do this.
Estimated Remaining Lifespan
One other benefit of professional maintenance service that many people overlook is that you can learn how much longer your system is likely to last. If your air conditioning system is getting up there in age, you might worry if it’s going to last through another season. With the help of our knowledgeable HVAC technicians, you can discover when a replacement will likely be necessary so that you have adequate time to prepare for it financially.
Better Indoor Air Quality
A necessary chore for all homeowners when it comes to their HVAC system in the early spring is the installation of a new air filter. This will help to ensure optimal operating efficiency for your air conditioning system and boost the quality of air inside your home. With allergy season being the worst in the early spring, you want to do everything possible to help reduce your symptoms. Putting in a new air filter is a very simple task that can make a big difference in your overall well-being while indoors.
Ensures Your System is Ready to Go
Probably one of the most essential reasons to complete HVAC maintenance for your air conditioning system in the early spring months is to ensure that it’s ready for the upcoming summer season. By test-running your system now and repairing any potential problems it may have, you can ensure that it will run efficiently and keep your home comfortable when the weather gets hot enough that you need to start using it. You never want to wait until it gets so hot outside that you need your air conditioning system to try it for the first time of the year.
Homeowner Maintenance Tasks
Apart from getting professional maintenance service, there are also some helpful things that you’ll want to do to set your home up for energy-efficient cooling throughout the upcoming summer months. One of the most important is going to be checking all the air vents throughout your home. These vents need to be in the open position and have at least two feet of open space around them for optimal airflow.
Another thing that you can do is clean up your outdoor condenser unit to ensure that it has adequate airflow as well. Any shrubbery, vines, or tree branches that are within around three feet of the unit should be trimmed back. If there are any sort of leaves or twigs surrounding the unit, remove them. If the metal fins on the outside of the unit are bent, they should be straightened into their original horizontal position for optimal system efficiency. This may require a special comb or tool to prevent damaging the delicate fins. Spray the fins with a diluted dish soap solution to protect and lubricate them, and then use a careful hand to gently guide the fins into position.
Additionally, you’ll want to crawl up to your attic and look around. Ensure that all of your air vents are completely open. Check your insulation and see if any sections are missing. If there are, fill them in with new insulation to help provide better efficiency for your household.
Spring HVAC Maintenance Service
Polar Air & Heating, Inc. offers spring HVAC maintenance for the entire Las Vegas, NV community. Our helpful technicians can also assist with all your HVAC installation, replacement, and repair needs. Call our office today to schedule your next service appointment.
