When your HVAC system is functioning properly, comfort improves, energy bills are reduced and operation is at optimum efficiency.  Regular HVAC maintenance is what keeps your heating and cooling equipment in top condition functioning as designed.  It’s easy to overlook or even forget about maintenance since the AHU (air handling unit), furnace, air conditioner, and heat pump are located in the basement, hallway, attic, and outside.    ABLE Heat & Cool of Troy, MO. shares how you can save money and energy by staying proactive with regular maintenance. 

The Benefits of Regular HVAC Maintenance

There are several things you can do to maintain your heating and cooling equipment, but your HVAC system has many parts, electronic components, and controls that need periodic attention by a qualified HVAC contractor to ensure that your air conditioner, heat pump, AHU, or furnace are operating as designed and at peak performance.

Regular HVAC maintenance will:

• Extend the life of your HVAC equipment
• Reduce equipment breakdowns
• Limit or prevent incurring expensive HVAC repairs
• Increase your HVAC equipment's efficiency
• Reduce energy consumption and utility costs

Warm Weather Maintenance 

When the summer heat hits and the air conditioner or heat pump is working hard to keep you and your family cool, the last thing you want is a malfunctioning cooling system.  A simple DIY Check List is always a good idea to use when performing your routine maintenance.  However, there are a few key indicators to be aware of that the system is not working properly and will require professional attention:

• The unit is running but unable to satisfy the setting on the thermostat 
• Reduced or no cool air from the registers
• Circuit breaker trips 
• Unusual or loud noise from the outside unit. 

Cool Weather Maintenance

HVAC heating maintenance is performed in the fall and covers every aspect of the heating system to ensure it's ready before winter hits. With proper care, the equipment will operate as designed, use less energy, and reduce your energy bills.  Keeping your AHU or furnace free of obstructions and checking/changing the filter monthly if needed are easy to do and only takes a few minutes.  While performing your routine maintenance,  here are a few things to keep an eye on that may indicate trouble with the system and in need of a professional :

• The unit is running but unable to satisfy the setting on the thermostat 
• Little or no warm air from the registers
• Smell of burnt wire
• Breaker trips

Routine HVAC maintenance can be challenging to upkeep on your own, but it will prevent expensive emergency repairs in the future. Leave it to the licensed contractors at ABLE Heat & Cool to check your system and ensure it's operating safely and at maximum efficiency.

Call  636) 528-4794 to schedule your appointment today, or visit their website for more information about available maintenance plans and services.