Now that spring has arrived, many people will be doing some spring cleaning. You may do some vacuuming and dusting while opening the windows to let the stale winter air escape. Don’t forget to take care of your HVAC system now! Make sure to clean out your HVAC system while doing the rest of your home’s spring cleaning because it has been working hard all winter to keep you warm.
The HVAC system in your house is crucial to both your family’s comfort and safety, and it can only function properly if it is clean. Check out these suggestions to make your house safe and welcoming in spring. (and the rest of the year).
Make sure the electricity to your HVAC system is off before doing any cleaning. That is very crucial for your protection. You definitely don’t want to hurt yourself. Turning off your electricity as soon as you plan to operate in or near your HVAC system is always a good idea, even if you believe you’ll be careful.
Replace the HVAC system’s filter after removing it. Alternatively, if you’ve just replaced it, clean it. When the filter is full of dirt and debris, forcing air through it becomes increasingly difficult for your HVAC system. Replace your filter at least one every three months and clean it out at least once every month. To avoid voiding your warranty, only use filters that have been authorized by the manufacturer.
Go outdoors and inspect your outside air conditioner if you have one. Make sure there is no debris surrounding the unit, which tends to collect over the fall and winter. Frequently, leaves and grass clippings will begin to accumulate at the vents and within the unit.
Clean the fan blades and coils while inspecting your air conditioner. (which can also pick up debris).
Take a tour of your home’s interior and examine each and every vent, including those that draw air INTO your HVAC system and those that blast warm or cold air OUT OF it. Ensure that neither type of vent is obstructed so that air may enter freely. (This will not only ensure that you get clean fresh air throughout your house, it also helps you save money by keeping your HVAC system from doing too much work to draw in air.)
Consider the last time your ducts were cleaned. Contact a firm to come out and clean your ducts if it hasn’t happened within the past year. It is possible to clear away all the dust and debris that gathered during the winter to prevent re-circulation.
Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to spring clean and take advantage of the new season’s freshness. Don’t forget to give your HVAC system, which has been working hard all winter, a good cleaning when you clean your house this spring. Your HVAC system will function more effectively, and your family will be safer and more comfortable.
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