As the snow clears and the weather warms in the coming months, you and your family will be eager to enjoy the natural wonders of spring. However, you’ll also have to prepare your home for the transition from heating to cooling. To ensure your air conditioner is up to the job, use the following residential HVAC maintenance tips to prepare for the spring weather.

3 Tips for Spring HVAC Maintenance

1. Change the Filters

Both your heating system, such as a boiler or furnace, and your air conditioning unit contain filters. These pleated screens capture allergens like dust, pet dander, and pollen traveling throughout your breathing supply to optimize indoor air quality. As you shift over from one system to another, clean or change the filter screen in both your heating and air conditioning systems. Generally, these filters should be replaced every 90 days, or every 60 days in households with dogs or cats.

2. Clear the Space Around the Compressor

Standard air conditioning systems feature an indoor unit and an outdoor compressor, which is tasked with pulling in and cooling fresh air before sending it inside. To ensure this box has enough room to pull in an adequate amount of air, trim back shrubs, bushes and other plants growing nearby, and remove any loose, windblown debris on top of the compressor. Ideally, there should be two feet of free space on all sides of this unit.

3. Schedule a Tuneup

After spending half the year in dormancy, your air conditioner may not be capable of delivering its best. However, by scheduling a residential HVAC inspection, you can ensure any broken parts are repaired or replaced, and that your unit is operating at maximum efficiency. In some cases, the HVAC contractor might suggest upgrading your entire system before the cooling season is in full swing.

If you’re looking for a reputable company to check on your residential HVAC system, get in touch with Prestige Air Heating & Cooling of Woodland Park, NJ. This licensed, insured, and bonded team has almost 15 years of experience, and they’re proud to offer 24/7 emergency services when your HVAC units fall short. They’re also an authorized dealer of American Standard® products. To learn more about their skills and offerings, visit the website, or call (973) 500-4040 to schedule an appointment.