Your HVAC Maintenance Checklist

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems work all-year-round to keep your home comfortable and make it an energy-efficient living space. You can maintain your HVAC system efficiently and ensure it’s working optimally by performing a few easy HVAC maintenance activities on your own (though some issues will require the services of an HVAC professional). By being proactive and knowing what duties to complete and when, you can extend your HVAC system’s service life, save energy and get a chance to spot minor problems before they become financial headaches. If you need to learn what should be on your annual HVAC maintenance checklist, air duct cleaning expert Mechanical Technologies is here to help!

Know the Service Life of Your HVAC System

The lifespan of an HVAC system is determined by a number of things. The first consideration is the quality of the installation. Calculating your home’s load, sizing the HVAC unit and evaluating your ductwork for sizing, repairs or replacement are all part of installing an HVAC system. The manufacturing quality of any HVAC device is the second thing to consider when predicting service life. In the end, it’s preferable to deal with a trustworthy, factory-authorized HVAC contractor who provides a solid warranty and workmanship guarantee.

Spring and Summer Maintenance

Spring and summer are the usual times when most homeowners do home improvement projects, and you can also include HVAC maintenance. Here are some tips for making  your checklist for these seasons:

• Hire an HVAC professional to inspect the air conditioner before the weather warms up in the spring. Connections, voltage, lines, fins, pans, coils, refrigerant levels, blower system components and more will be inspected by the specialist. Your AC repair expert will oil moving parts, clean dirty components and calibrate the blower, among other things.
• Identify the larger of the two copper cables that lead to the AC condenser (it might have insulation covering it). If refrigerant levels are sufficient during the spring and summer, the line will feel cold or have condensation on it. If there’s no condensation on the line and it doesn’t feel chilly to the touch, contact a professional immediately. One of the most common causes of AC failure is low refrigerant levels. When you use the air conditioner, check the refrigerant lines once a month to keep your HVAC system healthy.
• Don’t forget to turn off the water supply that’s connected to the furnace in the spring when you no longer need it.

Fall and Winter Maintenance

Fall and winter are off seasons for home improvement projects, but they are common months for HVAC services to be needed, especially during the winter. Before the colder seasons hit, follow these tips:

• Hire an HVAC professional to do annual maintenance and inspections of your heating system in the fall. The specialist will examine the electrical connections and voltage, as well as the condensate drain, exhaust outlets, fuel lines, burners, heat exchangers and other components, during the examination. They’ll also lubricate moving parts and resolve any potential problems.
• If you use natural gas or oil to heat your home, remember to check your carbon monoxide detector before cold weather arrives. Replace the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector, test it to make sure it’s working properly and replace it every five years.
• As for your furnace, remember to replace the humidifier wick in the mechanism and turn on the connected water supply line in the fall. Always remember that air tends to get a lot drier during the cold winter months because there’s less moisture in the air.

Contact Us!

Do you need immediate air conditioning service from a reputable HVAC company? Mechanical Technologies is an HVAC installation and service company that upholds high standards of quality, craftsmanship and service. We take great pride in offering you the best service around, and we do so through our hard-working technicians. All of our technicians have extensive experience with all types of HVAC systems, are specially-trained for the installation of refrigerated air and have received their EPA refrigerant certification. We also provide reliable brands for AC units, heaters and any necessary components or parts. For refrigerated systems, we carry only products from the most well-known and reputable manufacturers.

If you have questions, contact us at (915) 544-1550 or fill out our contact form to request an estimate. We proudly serve clients and homeowners in the state of Texas.