Preparing for Summer

There are a lot of HVAC maintenance and repairs that need to be done as the weather changes. Therefore, you are probably going to want to call an air conditioning service for help with the repairs that need to be done. There are the air conditioning and HVAC services that you are going to need before turning off the AC and turning on the heating in your home:

• Check and clean the AC unit—Whether you have a conventional compressed gas or heat pump system, there is an outdoor unit that needs to be cared for. Part of the caring of the outdoor unit is keeping it clean and checking it for damage. Keeping the unit clean throughout the summer will improve efficiency and ensure you do not have problems. You also want to clean the AC unit before turning it off for winter to reduce wear and damage that can happen over the winter months.

• Repairs for the AC unit before winter—The AC unit or heat pump air conditioner will also need to be inspected before winter. You want to look for problems with damage due to debris and pests that need to be repaired before you turn the air conditioning off. In addition, the HVAC technician can also inspect the system for worn parts that need to be repaired or replaced to ensure problems do not worsen over the cold months and cause problems in spring.

• Maintenance of air handlers and ductwork—The HVAC system that provides heating and cooling for your home has air handlers and a network of ducts that distribute air to different areas of your home. These are areas that need to be serviced before switching from cooling to heating. You are going to want to check these areas for problems and adjust dampers before turning on the heating this winter. In addition, inspect ducts for air leaks and fix these issues to improve the efficiency of your HVAC system.

• Weatherizing the AC and servicing the furnace—The AC unit outside needs to be protected from damage due to storms and winter weather. You are going to want to have the unit covered and protected from damage by weatherizing it. In addition, the furnace is also going to need to be serviced before you turn your heating on. The heating should be checked for issues, and the thermostat should be calibrated to get ready for colder winter weather.

These are the air conditioning and AC services that you are going to need before turning the cooling off and the heating back on this winter. Contact an AC service for help with the maintenance and repair the needs to be done before winter gets here.