Maintaining Your HVAC This Winter

12/22/2020 (Permalink)

Here in Middle Tennessee, we are already experiencing colder weather, and as a smart home or business owner, you know that it is important to focus on the maintenance of your HVAC system to ensure that your living and working environments are comfortable.

You may want to hire a professional to come to inspect your HVAC system even during the colder months; if any maintenance is needed, they are equipped to manage that situation on the spot. A professional will inspect and clean the wiring and mechanisms for your HVAC unit and determine if you have any outstanding operational issues that need to be addressed immediately.

Some simple, regular maintenance chores that you can do yourself to prolong the operational  life of your HVAC and increase its efficiency between those professional inspections and maintenance visits are:

• Install a high-efficiency, pleated air filter and be sure to change filters regularly
• Keep your heating units and AC free of pollen, leaves, and grass
• Maintain a clear two feet of space around your outdoor AC and heating units
• Inspect refrigerant lines every month and clean drain lines and pans
• Inspecting the heat exchanger, heating elements, heat pump, burner, and the ignition system
• Check thermostat and controls for proper measurement and regulations
• Inspect fan motors, blowers, vents, and ductwork and lubricate all moving parts
• Replace worn-out belts and pulleys
• Inspect electrical components and connections as well as replacing batteries
• Check for gas leaks and flue gas passageways

Inspecting, preparing, and maintaining your HVAC throughout the winter will keep your HVAC working as it should, and that means your interior environments will be as comfortable as possible. No one likes to go out into freezing weather to handle an HVAC issue, so keeping your unit in good repair will ensure that you don’t have to. 

At SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson, we make sure that our team maintains the skill and equipment necessary to keep your HVAC working perfectly during even the coldest Middle Tennessee weather. We are also experienced in large cleanup projects you may need to help you to recover from fire damage or water damage, and we are mold remediation experts. We can get your home or business Certified: SERVPRO Cleaned, as well. Ask us how!