There are many ways to control the temperature and air quality in a home. A homeowner might have any combination of a furnace, heat pump, air conditioner, ducted or ductless systems, humidifier, dehumidifier, air purifier, and more. It’s good that there are so many options, because different comfort solutions will work better for different home layouts and different household needs.
However, all these different systems can be a little bit confusing. They have different components. They’re used in different ways. What needs do they have? Do all HVAC systems need maintenance? What type of maintenance, and when? Who should be doing the maintenance? Let’s take a closer look.
Twice a Year
The simplest way to look at it is that you should schedule professional maintenance twice a year. A trusted HVAC contractor can consistently provide this valuable service. The usual timing is to have one appointment in the fall and one in the spring. But what will be done at each appointment?
Spring HVAC Maintenance
Your air conditioner or heat pump will be working hard all through the long Georgia summer. It needs to be in the best possible shape so it can handle all that wear and tear! Your spring HVAC maintenance appointment will focus on the equipment you will use most during the summer.
An air conditioner or heat pump will be completely cleaned. All the components will be closely checked over. The technician will be looking for any parts that need to be adjusted, recalibrated, or replaced. The electrical parts of the system will be tested for your safety and for optimal performance. And lubricant will be added to the places where parts are in contact with each other, so they’ll move smoothly.
This is also an excellent time to have your HVAC technician check over anything else that gets a lot of use in the summer, such as a dehumidifier. And any time of year is a good time to have your ducts looked at if that hasn’t been done in a couple of years.
Fall HVAC Maintenance
Your furnace’s wellbeing is the top priority of the autumn maintenance appointment. Again, the technician will clean and inspect, test and calibrate, and apply lubricant. If you have a heat pump, and use it for supplemental heat during much of the winter, it will also need attention in the autumn. Doing twice the work of an air conditioner means needing twice the service!
Other systems that need to be in great condition for the winter include humidifiers and air purifiers. Your autumn maintenance appointment is a great time to make sure you are all ready for the cold, dry weather and all the germs that come along with it!
Your maintenance technician is also the perfect person to ask if you have any questions about any part of your HVAC system. How can I tell if it needs repair? How often should I change the air filters? How can I improve my efficiency and lower my energy bills? When you get HVAC maintenance in Lawrenceville, GA, we can help you with any concerns you have.
Reach out to Wall Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. with any inquiries or to make an appointment.