Your residential HVAC system is essential to keeping your home comfortable year-round. A breakdown will leave you sweltering or freezing, and HVAC repairs can be a serious strain on your budget. Fortunately, with the right preventive maintenance, you can limit the risk of a breakdown and extend the life of your system by years.

3 HVAC Maintenance Tips

Keep It Clean

Because of the amount of air that flows through your air conditioner and heating vents, these areas have a strong tendency to collect debris. If you have an outdoor unit, you have to contend with leaves, dirt, and trash. Inside, expect to see dust, dust, and more dust. To keep the air flowing through your system, clean the gratings and vents regularly, and keep any plants trimmed back from the area. You should also change your filter as it collects dust.

Watch for Minor Issues

Your heater and air conditioner are complex, interconnected systems. If there's a small problem in one part of the device, it can grow and cascade into major issues elsewhere, eventually bringing your whole system down. For instance, ice on an evaporator coil can obstruct airflow and lead to a broken fan. If you want to prevent serious problems and costly HVAC repairs, watch for any changes in your system and address them early.

Schedule Regular Tuneups

It can seem counterintuitive to call your HVAC contractor more often to save. But minor adjustments are less costly than major HVAC repairs, and regular maintenance visits can prevent most serious problems with your AC and heater. By scheduling a yearly inspection and adjustment, you'll save a considerable amount of money.

With just a little periodic maintenance, you can extend the life span of your HVAC system and prevent problems from developing. Call your local technician today to schedule maintenance and keep your system running smoothly.

April's Country Air Heating & Cooling provides skilled HVAC repair, installation, and maintenance services in Bolivar, MO. For over 20 years, they’ve been the go-to source for heating and air conditioning solutions throughout southwestern Missouri. To arrange service, call (417) 326-2771 or contact them online.