Few appliances give homeowners more comfort than an efficient HVAC system that works well year-round. It provides you and your family with ideal temperatures and humidity regardless of outdoor conditions. These conveniences begin with having a reliable HVAC contractor who ensures your system is installed correctly and maintained on your agreed schedule. Below are some essential pointers homeowners must also know so they can adequately care for their HVAC system.

How to Care for Your HVAC Throughout the Year

1. Leave Room Around the Unit

Preparing for a unit's installation can help ensure your HVAC system operates at peak performance. Check the proposed location of the AC unit, furnace, and other components, and ensure that the space allows for adequate airflow. If your HVAC contractor also needs to install an outdoor unit, ensure the potential area has no debris or shrubs nearby that may eventually damage the machinery.

2. Clean or Change Filters

Your HVAC system’s filters protect you from the smog, dust, and pollen outdoors. Clogged filters, however, hamper airflow, forcing your unit to work harder and use more energy. This scenario hurts homeowners in two ways: increased energy costs and shortened life spans of equipment.

In many instances, homeowners' HVAC repair concerns are quickly solved by cleaning or replacing dirty filters. Changing them every two to three months is easy and affordable, and the rewards—savings on energy and repairs, plus averting inconveniences—are well worth it.

3. Observe Proper Seasonal Maintenance

Routine maintenance tasks include cleaning the condensation drain line, lubricating the motors, and turning off the humidifier in summer. You can perform these yourself or call in an HVAC contractor for regular maintenance.

Responsible homeowners hire trustworthy HVAC contractors to handle their regular heating and cooling needs. Since 1937, Wm. Price Heating & Cooling has been keeping homes and commercial establishments in and around Girard, OH, comfortable throughout the year. They specialize in air conditioning repair, heating installation, commercial HVAC, ductless HVAC, and geothermal heating. Call (330) 545-3722 to schedule an appointment, and visit their website to see their vast array of services.