HVAC Check Ups To Do Before You Call The Appliance Pros

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Before you call a professional HVAC contractor or appliance repair specialist, there are a few steps you can take on your own. By going through this simple checklist you can increase the efficiency of your air conditioner and fix common problems. You can make these checks before you dish over the cash to have a HVAC professional come to your house. Here are 3 easy things to check before you call a appliance specialist.

Clean the Vents and Registers

The first step is to examine your vents to determine if they are clogged. Get out a small flashlight and take a close look between the vents. Even if they do not look especially dusty, you might want to remove them from the wall and give them a quick clean. You can remove them from the wall with a flathead screwdriver. If your vents are aluminum, fiberglass or vinyl, you can clean them in the sink with dish soap. If you have wooden vents, just clean them with wood conditioner. You should also look deep into your ducts with the flashlight to see if you have any mold forming. Clean ducts and vents could majorly improve the airflow in your home.

Cleaning the Filter

Next, you should check the filter on your furnace. The filter is used whenever the air conditioner or heater is running. Some people think it is only used for the heater since it attach to the furnace. The filter is a large, flat square (like a pizza box) that can be accessed by simply opening the filter door. This usually does not require any tools. You can clean the filter with an air hose or just replace it with a new one. A new filter should instantly increase the airflow in your system.

Cleaning the Evaporating Coils

Lastly, you should thoroughly clean your evaporating coils by spraying them down with a hose. Unplug the AC unit before you do this. The coils are usually wrapped around all 4 sides of an AC unit, but some units have none along the back side. Clogged coils could be a sign of more serious issues with your AC unit. However, a basic cleaning could temporarily increase the coldness of your AC. If the unit seems to be warming up again after some time, then you should probably call a professional.

These 3 tasks could make your central heating and air conditioning units much more effective and energy efficient.


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