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The air conditioner, furnace, and other HVAC equipment are essential to keep your home comfortable and your air quality high. Like any appliance you use daily, this equipment needs regular maintenance both from you and a professional HVAC contractor. To make sure you're keeping up with your equipment's maintenance needs, here's an overview of the process and why it's important.

HVAC Repair & Maintenance FAQ

What types of maintenance does my HVAC equipment need?

Your air conditioner, furnace, and other air circulating appliances like dehumidifiers need to be cleaned and have their air filters changed regularly. Each of these machines also needs inspections and tuneups from an HVAC contractor to keep their parts working together smoothly.

Why is this maintenance necessary?

HVAC ContractorWhen your HVAC equipment isn't maintained correctly, the machinery is put under additional strain. For example, clogged filters make it harder for air to flow through the unit, so the fans have to run faster to keep the airflow constant. This extra work not only uses more energy and raises your power bills — it also wears out your equipment faster so you'll have to replace it sooner. Similarly, when you avoid calling an HVAC contractor for maintenance and small repairs, minor problems with your equipment will grow worse over time and affect other parts of the appliance, potentially causing major damage.

How often should I perform HVAC maintenance?

Depending on the type of filters you use and the air quality of your home, residential HVAC air filters may need to be changed every one to three months. Professional inspections should be scheduled at least once a year, preferably before you begin using your equipment for the season — so in spring for air conditioners and fall for furnaces.

Which maintenance tasks can I do myself?

You don’t need to call an HVAC contractor every time you need a filter changed. You just need to familiarize yourself with the system and what kinds of filters it needs. However, deep cleaning, mechanical adjustments, and repairs should be left to a pro.

 

If you're overdue for a visit from your HVAC contractor, call Living Comfort HVAC in Middletown, OH. Serving residents from Cincinnati to Tipp City and throughout Dayton, their team is fully licensed and insured. They also offer diagnostic services with no fee. To schedule a visit, call (513) 833-3876. To learn more about their current service specials, check out their website.

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