Summer is a great time of year. The kids are out of school and enjoying the outdoors to the fullest extent. Fun family barbecues linger long into the night offering delicious food and fantastic times. On the hottest days, it might be time to break out the squirt guns or water balloons and break out a neighborhood water fight to beat the heat.
However, if there is anything that can put a damper on the summer fun, it would be the misery of malfunctioning air conditioning, meaning you can no longer retreat to the cool comforts of your own home. If this is your nightmare, there is a lot you can do to prevent the problem by performing routine maintenance.
Here are the top maintenance tips to keep your HVAC system running at its best all year long:
Breathe Clean Indoor Air Deeply
While you primarily think of your air conditioner, the function you probably think of first is indoor climate control. However, it also performs the important function of keeping your indoor air quality high. That’s because the filtration system actually helps pull dust, pollen, and pollution out of the air and keep you breathing clean air.
That’s an important job but replacing the filter is also one of the most commonly overlooked maintenance tasks. So many homeowners just don’t know how frequently they need to change their filters. Here is an overview:
Every 6-12 Months: This semi-annual option only makes sense for single occupancy homes, with no pets, or for homes used only occasionally, like a vacation property.- Every 3 Months: The average suburban home, not considering pets, should have the filter changed four times every year.
- Every 2 Months: Once pets are added into the situation, their hair and dust adds enough workload to your filtration system that you should change the filter every month
- Every 30-45 Days: If you have multiple pets or someone who is very sensitive to allergies, the filter should be changed even more frequently.
Always Comfortable Throughout the Summer
Of course, the best part about a highly functioning AC unit is the fact that you have comfortable climate control for the entire season.
Plenty of little things can happen to your HVAC system that makes it so it isn’t able to reach your desired temperature easily or consistently.
In addition to filter replacements, another item to check is thermostat calibration. If a thermostat isn’t properly calculated, it won’t ever reach the right temperature, leaving you unnecessarily uncomfortable.
A Well Maintained System Won't Have Random Emergencies
Looping back to the introduction of this article, one of the best things you can get from a well-maintained system is peace of mind.
While there are no guarantees, a properly maintained system is much less likely to malfunction to the point of breakdown.
Instead, you’ll receive consistent and reliable performance that will keep you cool for the entire season.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule some routine maintenance, at Chris Wilson Plumbing & Heating Repairs Inc, we’d love to help you out. Just give us a call at (831) 393-9321 and we’ll take care of you.
