Preventative HVAC maintenance should always be at the top of a homeowner’s to-do list to ensure that your household remains comfortable throughout the winter season. While it’s always important to schedule a yearly checkup of your heating equipment by a qualified professional, there are a few things you can do yourself in the interim. To get you started, we’ve compiled five of our favorites below.
1. Test Out Your HVAC System
The first way that you can check to see if your heating equipment is running properly is also the easiest: Simply turn it on. This is preferably done before it gets too cold and you actually need to use the equipment.
2. Check the Operation of Your Thermostat
Without a reliable thermostat, your heating equipment obviously won’t do you much good, if any at all. Test the various capabilities of your thermostat and consider replacement if anything isn’t working quite right.
3. Clean or Replace the Air Filter
When your system’s air filter is doing its job by capturing dirt and debris so that it doesn’t get rereleased into your home, it can quickly get clogged up and hinder your equipment’s operation. Check the filter for an accumulation of debris each month and either clean it or replace it as necessary.
4. Inspect the Heating Equipment
While you may not be an expert when it comes to heating equipment, you can utilize online searches to identify certain elements that need to be checked. A few of the things that you want to look at include the electrical connections, heating elements, belts, pulleys, motors, and any moving parts.
5. Repair Damage to Air Ducts
It’s important to remember that your air ducts are an extension of your HVAC system, which means it is essential that you take good care of them. Routinely inspecting these ducts for damage such as rips or holes, and then patching them up, will keep your equipment running smoothly.
For more expert help on preventative HVAC maintenance or any other home-comfort concerns, contact the professionals at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We’ve been serving the needs of Lorain and the surrounding areas for more than 35 years.
Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning
1 (440) 246-5440
Serving the Lorain, OH Area