 4 HVAC Maintenance Tips To Keep in Mind This SeasonWith the holidays just around the corner, and with the cold air blowing in from the bay, now’s as good a time as any to brush up on your HVAC maintenance and safety tips. As the go-to HVAC contractor in Santa Rosa and Marin County, we understand better than most just how busy the holiday season can be, and just how easy it can be to forget about something as unassuming as your heating and air conditioning system. Yet, if you want to enjoy the holidays in comfort, you should give your ventilation system the TLC it needs and deserves. Below we share with you four easy-to-do maintenance tips to keep your system chugging along happily and efficiently this season. Brush the Dust Off Dust accumulates in your HVAC system as quickly and as easily as it accumulates on your countertops and end tables. Yet, unlike your countertop and end tables, you don’t see inside your heating and airducts on a regular basis, if you ever see inside it at all, which probably means that it never gets dusted. When you turn your HVAC system on full blast, all that dust within your ducts will work its way through the vents and out into your home, thereby causing you and any guests within your home to be hit with uncomfortable allergy symptoms. You can help your family and guests breathe easy during the holidays by giving your ducts and vents a good wipe down before turning on your system, and by replacing worn out filters with new ones. Program Your Thermostat The worst thing you can do for your comfort and your wallet is to keep the heat blasting all day, regardless of the indoor temperature. As cooking gets underway and as more guests fill your home, the indoor temp is likely to rise by 10 or even 20 degrees, if not more. You can counterbalance the increase in heat by setting your thermostat to turn off when the indoor temp reaches an even 75 degrees. Keep Flammable Items Away From the Vents This may be a no brainer, but you would be surprised by how many house fires are started each year because of a Christmas tree too near a furnace, or burlap caught up in the heating vents. Before the weather takes a turn for the worse, take time to move all furniture, draperies and other flammable objects away from energy sources. You should also be mindful of pets and small children who may find entertainment in dropping flammable items into the ducts without your knowledge. Schedule a Tune Up With Your Local HVAC Contractor You can’t really know what, if anything, is wrong with your HVAC system until you let a professional perform a thorough test and inspection. Next Level HVAC is bonded, insured and licensed. We are also Diamond Quality Certified and A+ BBB accredited. We are currently running a special that you can’t pass up – a free inspection with the purchase of a $69 tune up! Estimates are free, so it requires little investment on your part to at least allow us to come out and take a quick look to see what you’re working with. Like us on Facebook, find us on LinkedIn and subscribe to our blog for more HVAC maintenance tips.
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My house was built in the middle of nowhere, and my driveway is a dirt road. As I was reading your article, you write about how dust accumulates fast in your HVAC system and can cause allergic reactions. Thank you for pointing this out in such a great way. I'm going to call a professional to help me clean out my HVAC system. 5/9/2019 09:16:11 am
Thanks for explaining that we should have a tune up from a local contractor because we can't really know if something is wrong unless a professional takes a look. My husband and I just moved into our first home, so I wasn't really sure how to take care of a house's HVAC system. I'm glad I read your article because now I can see why it's important to get regular tune ups! 6/20/2019 10:52:11 pm
My sister noticed that the HVAC at home is not working properly. It was explained here that the dust should be brushed and cleaned for proper maintenance. Moreover, it's recommended to hire professional HVAC contractors for quality HVAC repairs. 6/25/2019 04:37:51 pm
I like your idea of not keeping flammable objects away from vents and energy sources. The last thing I'd want is for my Christmas tree to turn into a yule log. Thinking of reaching out to an HVAC contractor just to check for any other potential issues in my home. 6/26/2019 08:28:29 am
Thanks for this advice for taking care of a HVAC system. It's nice to know that you should try to wipe down the ducts and vents before turning on the system. I'm interested to learn if this should be done every day or only after you didn't use the system for a while. 7/3/2019 09:50:03 pm
proper working and maintenance of your home's HVAC system is an integral part of its functioning. Therefore, it is always a great idea to hire HVAC repair contractors to deal with any problems that you may face. 7/12/2019 12:08:45 pm
Thanks for the tip to program your thermostat to turn off when indoor temperatures reach an even 75 degrees. My air conditioning has actually started to blow air that is far too cold, and I can't get it to let off on the cold air. I think something might be broken, so I'll call a contractor to come and do maintenance on my AC. 7/18/2019 10:53:20 am
it's nice that you mentioned you need to clean your ducts and vents regularly to improve your HVAC unit efficiency. My husband and I are thinking about tips on how to maintain our unit working good. Thanks to your article we will make sure to clean the vents regularly to ensure the proper function of our unit. 7/22/2019 12:45:23 pm
I like how you mention brushing off the dust in your HVAC to avoid breathing it and having an allergy problem. My AC hasn't been cooling correctly. Thank you for the advice. I'll contact an HVAC contractor and have my AC maintained. 7/24/2019 01:28:55 pm
I finally got a thermostat that's programmable! It has been so great at dealing with the temperature fluctuations when I'm cooking or when guests come over. I tell everyone I can to get a thermostat they can program because it just makes everything so much easier. 7/26/2019 10:01:40 am
I had no idea that not dusting my HVAC system could cause allergy symptoms to appear. Now that winter is over I am starting to use the AC again and I believe it will need some maintenance. I will keep this tip in mind as I search for the right company to help me with repairing my HVAC unit. 7/30/2019 08:49:43 am
Thanks for the HVAC tips. My furnace is having problems operating correctly. I'll hire a HVAC contractor who can take a look at my furnace and repair it. 8/8/2019 11:46:33 am
I like that you said that ducts and vents should be clean to avoid uncomfortable allergy symptoms. My wife told me that she wanted to have our AC maintenance on check for the holidays in case we have to turn it on. I'm going to let her know about duct cleaning also. 8/15/2019 06:59:21 pm
In addition to immediate temperature effects, proper HVAC is required to keep the home free from harmful bacteria and organisms. In addition, for structures with sensitive equipment inside, proper and consistent HVAC needs to be carefully implemented. Depending on the size of the building, several types of HVAC technologies exist. The idea is to implement the best efficiency in terms of performance, maximizing comfort levels whilst minimizing cost. 8/26/2019 06:21:24 am
It was great you suggested to wipe down the ducts and vents before turning on the system. My wife and I recently moved to a house, and we want to set up our heater before t gets cold. We thank you for all the great tips and reminders. 9/23/2019 10:56:56 am
I liked that you mentioned you need to check your heating and air ducts on a regular basis to ensure your HVAC unit is working properly. My mother noticed that her A/C unit is not working properly, and we are looking for advice. I will call an HVAC contractor for a checkup to prevent future problems. 10/3/2019 11:10:30 pm
When you have your HVAC units monitored by professionals, the media filters of your equipment needs to be checked too. If they need to be replaced, then it is good to do so to prevent spending on more costly repairs. Make sure that you get the right size filters for the heating and air conditioning units you have. They must be compatible with your HVAC equipment for better systems handling. 12/9/2019 03:37:10 pm
My cousin is having some trouble with her HVAC making a lot of noise and clanking while it is running. He would love to get a professional to take a look at it so that he can get it fixed so it doesn't get more damaged during the winter. Thanks for your tip on how he should be sure to keep the heat from rocking when people are cooking or friends are over by having his thermostat turn off at 75 degrees. 1/6/2020 06:28:52 am
My air conditioner is not producing cool air, and it wouldn't turn on right immediately whenever I press its switch. I guess you're right, it's best to hire a professional that can run a thorough test and inspection on my air conditioner. I'll make sure to look for a service that is insured and bonded. 1/14/2020 06:14:42 am
I was not aware that one should clean the air ducts on a regular basis to ensure your HVAC unit is working accurately. This makes sense why my heating system is having a hard time blowing air. I better call an HVAC technician to come inspected and give me some more tips on giving my HVAC system maintenance. 1/31/2020 01:15:50 pm
I love that you talked about programming your thermostat so that you don't blast heat all day when you're not there. My husband and I are looking for a furnace repair service since our furnace has been leaking and not working properly. We will keep these tips in mind as we search for a professional that can help us out best. 2/4/2020 07:10:30 am
I never knew that it is recommended to clean your HVAC unit's vents and ducts to prevent respiratory problems in your house. My wife and I noticed that my mother is struggling with allergies lately, and we are looking for advice to help her. I will let him know about the benefits of cleaning her A/C unit's ducts to see if it helps. 2/24/2020 07:25:47 am
I never took into account that dust also accumulates in the AC system. My mom told me that every time that she turns the AC on, it blows dust out of it. I will help her contact a professional HVAC company so that they can properly clean her HVAC system. 4/13/2020 06:57:00 am
It caught my attention when you said that dust could accumulate rapidly in the unit, leading to allergic reactions. My cousin wants to prepare his house to prevent summer allergies because his son suffers from asthma, and he wants to avoid any allergy reactions. I will let him know to get his unit inspected by a professional and have the filters replaced immediately. 6/23/2020 02:40:31 am
It is definitely an informational article. I want to add that I have been facing issues regarding the frequent noises of my ac for a couple of weeks. I have consulted with the reliable support for fixing up this consequences https://handyman-dubai.com/ac-repair-dubai.Suggest us what to follow out next? 7/1/2020 09:13:10 pm
Thank you for sharing that dust can accumulate in our HVAC system quickly. My daughter has asthma and I always vacuum the house regularly to keep her asthma from acting up. I didn't know that I missed out on checking my HVAC system too. Since my heating system is down for now, perhaps it's time I call someone to check it out and also clean the dust in the system before it gets too dirty. I liked that you mentioned hiring an HVAC contractor for inspecting your AC unit can help you to improve the lifespan of your unit. My wife and I are thinking about how to keep our AC unit in good shape, and we are looking for advice. I will let her know about your recommendations to choose the right HVAC contractor to help us. 9/1/2020 06:54:20 pm
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Thanks for reminding me that I should clean my ducts and vents before our relatives come over. We'll be inviting our extended families for my son's birthday and I just heard that one of his cousins have sensitive lungs. It might be better to hire HVAC services days before the party to ensure that everything is well-cleaned. I loved that you mentioned it is recommended to keep your HVAC unit clear of dust. My wife and I are thinking about how to improve our HVAC contractor, and we are looking for advice. I will let her know about your recommendations to choose the right HVAC contractor to help us. 10/19/2020 05:50:44 am
Thanks, your write up is really insightful nice and helpful content. Thanks for sharing a helpful article with us. 10/20/2020 11:33:01 am
Thanks for explaining that running the heat all day is bad for our furnace, regardless of what temperature we have it set at. My husband and I are hoping to find a good deal on a new AC and furnace installation for the older home we purchased about a month ago. I'm glad I read your article so we can care for the HVAC system properly after it's been upgraded! Leave a Reply. |
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