It should not be a surprise to you that your HVAC system needs to be regularly maintained. Doing regular maintenance includes: regular maintenance checks, changing your air filters throughout your home and calling the professionals if you are finding you are having issues with your system. Even with regular maintenance you still may find that your may have problems with your HVAC System. As a homeowner here are a few things you can do to troubleshoot some of the issues you maybe having.
1 - Check your air filters - Check and replace your air filters every 2 - 3 months this means you should always have a few air filters on hand so it can be replaced. This will make sure that your unit is running properly, along with improved air quality. If your air filters are not changed every 2 - 3 months it can force your system to work much harder and circulate common household allergens such as pet hair, debris along with pollen.
2 - Check the Outside Unit - When you think about checking your HVAC system it is likely that you are overlooking the outside unit. The is an extremely important part of the system, as it is the central point of airflow throughout your home. With the unit being outside things such as leaves and debris including branches can get stuck within the unit casing causing your unit to suffocate. Removing all debris from and around the system will help the unit run more efficiently.
3 - Monitor your thermostat usage - There are a few notes that you should make about your thermostat. If you may think there is an issue with your thermostat monitor the the settings and if it does not adjust accordingly that could be a sign that your unit is not working correctly. It is important to know that if you set your temperature control to 20 - 21 degrees celsius year round this could eliminate any issues that may arise within your system as fluctuating the temperature all the time can lead to HVAC Issues.
4 - Making sure the unit has power - Although this seems like the most obvious thing, if you have had a bad storm and to check your unit to make sure that it has power. Sometimes you don’t realize that your unit has lost power until it is either really hot or really cold in your place. If you think that your unit has lost power make sure to check the breaker box.
5 - High Utility Bills - Everyone would like to save some money, and starting with our utility bills seems like a good place for us to start. If you are seeing some unexpected increases in your utility bills weather it be winter or summer there could be an issue with your HVAC system,.
There are a lot of ways that you are able to keep your HVAC system working at its best. Not only the above tips will help you notice if there could be something wrong with your system. Legacy Mechanical Services recommends regular maintenance on your HVAC Systems to ensure that there are no issue and that everything is running efficiently.