Follow These Heating and Cooling Tips Before Spring

As winter weather eases up and we get closer to spring, many home and business owners are going to be shutting off their much-used furnaces and testing out their air conditioners in preparation for warmer weather. Spring cleaning is often done around this time, as well, and we want to remind everyone to add one more thing to their cleaning list: heating and cooling in Central Kansas.

Your HVAC system has worked hard all winter to keep your home or business warm while your AC unit has sat dormant, and it’s not enough to simply make the quick switch once the weather changes. To maintain efficiency and prevent breakdowns, you should check over your unit and have it inspected by a professional this spring.

Benefits of HVAC “spring cleaning”

It’s very easy to just turn off your furnace one day and kick your AC into full gear when you need it, but we wouldn’t advise doing this. Heating and cooling systems in Central Kansas require routine maintenance and inspection to keep them running smoothly year-round.

You can save money by taking the time to maintain your HVAC units at the turn of the season in two ways: increased efficiency and fewer repairs. Having a clean, well-lubricated and maintained system means it doesn’t have to work as hard to heat and cool your home, resulting in energy savings for you. Additionally, a thorough inspection of parts can help you identify problems and fix them before the system breaks down and costs you even more money.

Conducting HVAC “spring cleaning” also helps ensure you stay comfortable and avoid any HVAC downtime, no matter if you’re using the furnace or the AC. Your system should continue to run without fail when you take care of it.

Spring HVAC tips

Follow these tips on your own or with professional help to get your HVAC system ready for spring:

• Change filters: Having clean air filters in your HVAC system helps ensure good air quality and an efficiently running system. These filters should be replaced once a month, and you can do it yourself without any professional help. If you can’t remember the last time you switched out the filter, make sure to do this before you switch from the furnace to AC.
• Check and clean ducts: Old ductwork may have leaks or other damage that causes lower efficiency in your HVAC system. Have a professional inspect your ducts and repair any damage. Additionally, have them clean your ducts so you can kick off spring with the cleanest air quality possible.
• Clean around exterior AC unit: Harsh winter weather can blow and pile debris around your external air conditioning unit. Head outside and clear away any debris in or around the unit to ensure it can pull the necessary air when you do switch to AC.
• Get a routine inspection: Every heating and cooling system should be checked once or twice a year by an experience professional to go over all the intricate components of the system and make sure nothing is broken. Call in your local HVAC maintenance company to have them inspect your entire system so it’s completely ready to go.
• Consider upgrading: HVAC systems aren’t built to last forever, and the older the model, the less efficient it will be. If your air conditioner or furnace is really old or constantly breaking down, spring is the perfect time to consider an upgrade or complete replacement.

K V K Inc. is the premier expert in all things heating and cooling in Central Kansas. We offer dependable air conditioning and furnace installation, repair and maintenance. If you need professional assistance with your HVAC system this spring, give us a call for a free estimate!

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