If you’re a new homeowner who’s relied on landlords to take care of issues in the past, you may understandably have taken your heating and air conditioning for granted up until now. In addition to regulating indoor temperatures, your HVAC system also plays the critical role of filtering your indoor air. Because these systems do such an important job continuously, they can develop problems over time that need to be resolved. Here are four frequently asked questions about HVAC repair services. 

Your HVAC Repair Questions Answered

1. What happens during HVAC maintenance? 

During HVAC maintenance, technicians will carefully inspect your air conditioner and furnace for problems with the electrical components, mechanical parts, and ductwork. Issues like a malfunctioning fan blower or blown fuses will be addressed, and professionals can also look for problems such as overloaded units. Any problems will be carefully addressed, and professionals may give you recommendations on how to prevent similar issues in the future. 

2. How often should repairs and maintenance be scheduled?

To keep your furnace and air conditioner in good shape, they should each be inspected at the start of their respective seasons. Air conditioners should be checked and repaired in the spring, and furnaces should be inspected and tuned up in the fall. 

3. How does maintenance help? 

Routine maintenance and repairs help prevent emergencies with the furnace and air conditioner. Spotting problems and resolving them early on lowers your overall cost, since replacing a minor part could prevent a larger, more expensive problem down the road. Regular maintenance also helps improve indoor air quality, since things like cooling coils and internal components are cleaned more frequently. 

4. Should I do my own repairs?  

While conducting your own HVAC repairs is never a good idea—you could void your unit warranty or make the problem worse—there’s a lot you can do to maintain your system. Replace your air filter once per season or as soon as it looks dirty, and focus on reducing indoor air pollution by installing a vented fume hood over your stove range. Maintain your outdoor AC compressor by keeping landscaping well-trimmed and the area around it clear of debris.

For reliable HVAC service all year long, reach out to Arc Electric Air Conditioning and Heating. In addition to offering heating, air conditioning, and ventilation installations and repairs throughout Cincinnati, OH, and northern Kentucky, these professionals also help with geothermal units and indoor air quality assessments. To find out more about how they can assist you, visit their website or give their Wilder office a call at (859) 441-7161.