Winter weather has no mercy when it comes to your home’s HVAC and plumbing systems. As the snow begins to melt and the ice begins to thaw, it’s essential to check up on these systems to ensure they’re running both safely and efficiently for the warm seasons to come. To make it easy, here is our simple five-step checklist for your spring cleaning HVAC maintenance.
1. Replace Air Filters
Keeping your home’s air filters clean from excess dust and allergens can keep your systems running longer. This helps to reduce the amount of allergens spreading through your home’s air in the spring, which is especially necessary for those with allergies and asthma. By replacing your air filter, you remove the excessive stress that is placed on your system. If this extra stress to push air through the clogged air filter is not removed, it could lead to higher energy bills and premature, costly system replacements that could have been prevented.
Not sure which air filter you need for your home? Don’t worry – check out our homeowner’s guide to air filters.
2. Clean Your Air Conditioner
Checking around your outside air conditioner, remove debris such any overgrown landscaping, sticks, dirt, trash, or toys that could get in the way. Keeping these obstructions away from your AC will help ensure they don’t make their way into your HVAC system. This simple HVAC maintenance will prevent them from causing significant damage to your AC, leaving you with no cool air until it gets fixed.
3. Clean Your Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Your bathroom exhaust fans can quickly accumulate dust through the winter. Take some time during your spring cleaning to dust and clean your bathroom fans. This will prevent them from clogging up and keep them running at maximum efficiency.
4. Check Your Plumbing System
Winter temperatures can take a toll on your home’s plumbing system. Taking a walk around your home to check for leaks, drips, and clogs this spring can help you catch any plumbing issues before becoming major problems. If you spot any plumbing issues or these four signs it’s time to call a plumber. Contact the professionals at Valor Mechanical to fix them quickly and effectively.
5. Schedule Your Preventative Maintenance
While minimal DIY inspections are helpful for addressing more noticeable issues, some issues aren’t easily seen by the common eye. This is why hiring a professional for preventative HVAC maintenance this spring can help address any mechanical issues happening behind the scenes. Knowing that your systems are running efficiently gives you both peace of mind and helps save you from unnecessary costs associated with inefficient operations.
For all your spring maintenance needs, rely on the local HVAC professionals at Valor Mechanical. Our knowledgeable team understands that HVAC and plumbing maintenance isn’t everyone’s “walk in the park.” We work alongside clients to ensure they know what’s being tuned-up, replaced, or working well in their home. Call us today so your home’s HVAC and plumbing is ready for the spring days ahead.