No other method is more effective at protecting you from costly heating and air conditioning repairs than regular cleanings and preventative maintenance. According to Combs Heating & Cooling in Chillicothe, OH, all homeowners should call their local HVAC contractor at least once a year to help maintain their system and avoid a premature breakdown or early replacement.

While it is important to have your HVAC system checked out every year, you are usually better off scheduling a service appointment during the spring months than any other time of the year. This is because your system just spent all of winter working extra hard to ensure your family stayed warm. More than likely, this put some stress on your unit.

For most regions, spring is the perfect balance between cold and hot, which gives heating and cooling systems a little break. Calling your HVAC contractor during this time helps to spot any issues that could impact your unit’s ability to work just as hard putting out cold air when summer arrives. Otherwise, you could end up having to invest in costly air conditioning repairs. 

To prevent these problems, your contractor will most likely perform the following:

• Clean current air filters or replace them with more high-efficiency ones.
• Inspect for damage, normal wear and tear, and signs of failure.
• Test all wires, controls, capacitors, and amp draws.
• Remove any blockages that are in the ductwork or grills.
• Tighten any loose screws.
• Clean inside of the housing compressor and assess the current condition.
• Clean the heat exchanger and assess its overall condition, including checking for cracks.
• Ensure that the gas lines are in good shape and all cutoffs work correctly and do not leak.
• Inspect the refrigerant charge for leaks.
• Clean and inspect the condensate pump system.
• Inspect the indoor and outdoor coils and remove any dirt that could inhibit heat transfer.

If it’s time to have heating and air conditioning repairs and maintenance performed on your unit, contact the HVAC contractors at Combs Heating & Cooling today. Schedule an appointment by calling (740) 772-2233, or visit their website to learn more about their available services.