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How To Find Great Success With HVAC

31 Jan How To Find Great Success With HVAC

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TIP! Know what type of system you currently have before calling someone to fix it. Know the model and brand and find it’s maintenance history, if possible.

The only way your home can always be a desirable temperature is if you are properly heating and cooling it. That means your HVAC has to be in tip top shape. Otherwise, you may end up with excessive repair bills and unbearable temperatures. Below, you will find some great tips that range from finding a good contractor to ensuring your unit is working properly.

TIP! Clean the coils on the condenser fan from time to time. Start by turning off the power to avoid having anything move when you work on it.

Before calling for help, know the system you have. Look for the maintenance history and brand and model. This information will be helpful to any contractor you hire to repair it.

TIP! If there are oil ports on your fan condenser, lubricate it annually. You can find these ports covered with rubber or metal caps.

Check the whole house before you call for help. Figure out which rooms feel hot and which feel cold. If you do this, it will be a great help to the future contractor, who will now be able to quickly locate the problem issue.

TIP! When you are choosing a location for the outdoor compressor unit, it’s preferable to use a shaded area. In this way, it will be cooling air that is already somewhat cooled.

Before selecting a HVAC repairman, know what you need done. They won’t be able to offer you a quote if they haven’t seen your system. It will be more difficult for him to assist you over the phone without the information readily available. It’s important to know this beforehand.

TIP! Your HVAC system should be checked a few times a year. This should happen in the fall and the spring.

Cleaning the blades and coils will help the system run better. Before you clean the unit, be sure to turn off the power. Also, make sure you remove any debris or leaves from the condenser unit outside.

TIP! When it gets cold outside, turn off the outdoor condensers. If it’s lower than 60 degrees, the time has come to turn it off.

Your outdoor HVAC units might suffer when your trees lose leaves. Be sure to clean your fan grill frequently when trees nearby are shedding. The fan needs to have an unobstructed path for air to enter the unit, and if it becomes blocked, you will end up with many headaches with the unit.

TIP! If you are a home owner, replace whatever single pane windows you have with more efficient double-paned versions. You can reduce your energy costs from energy leaking out through your windows by installing window that are double-paned.

Now you will be able to take good care of your HVAC system. Do not avoid the regular servicing your unit requires. Use what you’ve learned to keep your system up and running.