Should You Schedule an HVAC Cleaning?

Since you can’t easily see inside most components of your home’s HVAC system, you may not realize how important it is to keep them clean. Scheduling professional HVAC cleaning periodically can bring you some big benefits, such as:

• Greater energy efficiency. Two key components of your HVAC system are the coils where heat exchange takes place. Dirt on the coils reduces their ability to transfer heat, which erodes the system’s efficiency and increases its energy consumption. Clean coils are crucial for your HVAC system to function at optimal efficiency.
• Longer equipment lifespan. When dirt and debris get inside the HVAC system and efficiency decreases, the components have to work harder to compensate. Avoiding this extra strain and wear by keeping the components clean helps prevent breakdowns and allows them to last longer.
• Better humidity control. A clean HVAC system that’s operating efficiently is more effective at removing moisture from the air. This can make your home more comfortable during the summer and help prevent mold and mildew growth too.

How to Help Keep Your HVAC System Clean

There are a number of steps involved in cleaning an HVAC system that are best handled by an experienced technician, which include cleaning the blower assembly, the indoor and outdoor fans, and the evaporator and condenser as well as flushing the condensate drain line. There are other tasks you can complete yourself to ensure that your HVAC system stays clean:

• Hose down the outdoor condenser periodically. Use a gentle spray (never a pressure washer) in between professional cleanings to wash any dust and dirt build up off the coil.
• Clean up around the outdoor unit. Clear away any accumulated yard debris, then trim back tree limbs, shrubs and vegetation so there’s a two-food wide clear area around the unit to maintain good airflow.
• Replace the air filter regularly. Check the air filter monthly and put in a fresh one when you see any dirt build up.

To schedule HVAC cleaning or for more tips about keeping the system in your Lorain-area home in top condition, 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 scheduling an HVAC cleaning and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 440-201-2959.

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