A summer vacation is an opportunity to relax, but planning all the details can be hectic, so it’s easy to forget to get your home’s HVAC system ready too. You’ll enjoy a more relaxing getaway by adding the following HVAC-specific items to your to-do list to ensure that everything is working reliably, safely and efficiently.
Adjust the Thermostat Programming
Put your programmable thermostat in vacation mode before you leave so it uses less energy and has the house comfortably cool when you return. If you’d like the ability to change that date if needed, or to monitor your system while you’re away, upgrade to a new Wi-Fi thermostat that you can access via your mobile device from almost anywhere.
Invest in Whole-Home Surge Protection
A fluctuation in the electrical supply coming into your home can ruin any costly electronics and appliances that have a microprocessor – including your HVAC system components, televisions, computers, cordless phones, refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave. With a whole-home surge protector in place, you’ll know that everything is safe from damaging power surges.
Put in a Fresh Air Filter
Putting in a new air filter before you head out helps ensure that airflow through the HVAC system doesn’t get restricted, so you’ll save energy and avoid equipment malfunctions while you’re gone.
Beef Up Security on the Outdoor Unit
Coming home to find your outdoor compressor stripped of its copper tubing can be traumatic and costly, so it’s worthwhile adding some security features to help keep it safe. There are numerous options available, including alarms, locked cages, motion-activated lights and cameras.
Schedule a Maintenance Visit
If your cooling system hasn’t had annual preventive care yet this year, schedule it now. Having a certified technician inspect, tune up and clean the equipment now ensures that it’s working properly and efficiently, and gives you ample time to have any newly-discovered issues dealt with so you can enjoy a relaxing vacation without any HVAC-related worries.
For more advice about getting your Lorain home’s HVAC system ready for summer vacation, contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Lorain, Ohio about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about summer vacation maintenance and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.
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