Most family homes rely on an efficient heating and cooling system to keep the house comfortable all year round. In hot or cold weather, we expect HVAC systems to work effectively. Often, we don't do much with the furnace or air conditioner unless a problem grabs our attention. But you should check your HVAC system now and then to ensure everything is working correctly.
Parts Can Fail
Even if your home's air temperature feels comfortable, something could be amiss without your detecting it. Check your furnace filter every few months to see how dirty it is. A filter covered with dust or lint may impact the circulation of clean, comfortable air throughout your home and raise your fuel cost. Beside the furnace in the basement or wherever it stands will enable you to hear small sounds like hissing that might not be noticeable on another level of your home. Catching minor issues like these involving one part of the HVAC system can lead to a quick, affordable repair.
Home Ventilation Can Change
The air circulation in your home can change unnoticed due to various factors. Loose window frames can worsen over time and let outside air into your home. Remodeling your home to add a door or windows that are left open occasionally can affect the air temperature, which in turn impacts your HVAC use. Removing window drapes to let the sunshine in might cause the thermostat to register an inaccurate whole-house temperature. Bringing a pet indoors might increase dander circulating through the house.
Air Conditioning Maintenance
Have your air conditioner serviced by an HVAC pro every year or two to keep it in prime operating condition. If your air conditioning maintenance is not kept up to date, the system could break down in the warmest season when you need it most. You will have peace of mind knowing the AC is ready to go when the temperatures unexpectedly soar, or with the commencement of warm weather.
Furnace Symptoms
Different noises or odd smells from your furnace equipment should be checked out immediately. It might be nothing to worry about, or it could be the start of a big problem that will impact the way your home is heated. Getting an odd noise or smell evaluated by an HVAC expert will bring you peace of mind and possibly a smaller repair bill. Don't let the problem go unchecked.
Don't get caught without air conditioning on a blistering hot summer day or without heat on a sub-zero winter night. Keep your HVAC system working correctly with routine monitoring and maintenance.
