Get Your Heating and Cooling All Set for the Seasonal Temperature Changes
With Spring and its rising temperatures approaching, it is the time to check your heating and cooling systems to make sure everything is working properly! You don’t want to discover on a 90-degree day that you need AC repair. Right now, is a great time because springtime means you are more than likely done running your furnace and it’s not yet warm enough to warrant turning on your air conditioning. By properly maintaining your HVAC system throughout the year, you keep it running efficiently and increase its lifespan.
Replace your Air Filter
While you should replace your air filter more often than just spring, it should definitely be a part of your springtime checklist. Always change your air filter as least as often as the manufacturer suggests, and more often if you have pets. This typically means twice-four times a year depending on the filter quality and duration.
Is it Working?
Turn on your unit to make sure it’s heating or cooling your home according to your thermostat settings and is not making irregular sounds or emitting any smells. You don’t want to check your AC on a hot day only to discover it is not properly working and vice versa on a cold day.
Spring Cleaning has Arrived
Remove any leaves, branches, dirt, and other debris from your outdoor unit in order to increase efficiency and airflow into your home. This includes dust and pet dander! Avoid allergic reactions and sniffly noses by cleaning your unit inside and out. If you are unsure of the cleaning etiquette, contact us for details and we can answer any questions you may have.
When To Contact JP Heating and Cooling
Checking your refrigerant is not typically necessary unless your AC is not working properly. There could be a leak somewhere, so if you suspect low refrigerant levels, check around for a leak before contacting us. The levels should remain stable and only need refilling every few years. It’s important to maintain the refrigerant levels of your HVAC system to keep it running effectively and efficiently and before air conditioning is needed is the perfect time to have them checked.
Checking electrical cables can be confusing, so if your cables appear damaged or broken, contact JP Heating and Cooling, or your nearest HCAV technician.
Every few years it is important to have your indoor HVAC components, like blower fans and coils, cleaned and lubricated. This will help your system to run at its highest efficiency while increasing its life. If you believe it is nearing the time for a scheduled maintenance, contact JP Heating and Cooling today.
Contact the HVAC professionals at JP Heating & Air Conditioning in Kalamazoo if you have any questions or need an inspection, and be sure to ask us about the maintenance agreement we have for our customers!
