Top Tips For Maintaining Heating And Air Conditioning Systems
With energy costs recently skyrocketing, it is crucial for all homeowners to be aware of how to get the most out of their heating and air conditioning systems. No matter if you use central air conditioning or individual units, oil, or gas heat, these essential utilities can be very pricey if you do not do correct upkeep on them. In addition, depending on where you live, you may have to use them for many months of the year.
In this article, we will be giving homeowners beneficial hints on how to get the most out of their heating and air conditioning systems.
Tip 1 - Whether you are talking about hot or cold air, you need to make sure that you always have good air flow. The primary culprit and the number one reason why airways become obstructed is because of dirty air filters.
Therefore, it is imperative that you check your filters at least once a month. If you find that they are worn out, simply go to your local hardware store and buy or order replacement filters. This simple tip could save you hundreds of dollars a year in energy expenses.
This will eventually raise your utility rates and make your system wear down quicker than it should. If you can manage it, you can always clean your condensing coils by running them under the hose. Make sure you handle them gently and do not use a strong stream of water. The fins in the condensing coils are fragile and if they are damaged you will have to buy new coils, and they are costly.
The fins in the condensing coils are sensitive and if they are damaged then you will have to purchase new coils, which can be expensive. You can also clean your evaporator coil with a little dish soap and warm water. Use an old tooth brush for the insides and be careful not to damage the fins.
Hint 3 - Fallen insulation and broken or damaged duct line will affect the temperature in your house. If you see either of these issues, make certain that you call your service company and request that they be replaced. Unless you posses a lot of experience with insulation or duct repair, then do not go crawling in your attic seeking the problem.
Tip 4 - Lastly, it is always a good idea to purchase a service agreement from your local service company. These agreements are often relatively inexpensive and will ensure that a trained profession will come out to your home to check your system at least twice a year and will complete maintenance repairs and do mandatory cleanings on all of your filters and coils. It may also be a good idea to do a little research and see which company offers the best service agreements.
Just as we have our cars serviced, having the heating and cooling systems in our homes serviced is a preventative measure and a good investment that could end up saving us hundreds of dollars a year in home energy expenses.
About the author: Jerry Dyess has been in the Electricity business for many years. He has published many articles on Business Electric prices.
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