Proper HVAC maintenance is the key to reliable comfort and long system life. Whether you’re prepping for summer or winter, this section provides seasonal checklists, homeowner-friendly service tips, and preventive care that reduces costly breakdowns. From changing filters and inspecting thermostats to cleaning coils and checking refrigerant lines, these guides make it easy to maintain your system — even if you’re not a pro.
If I polish my outdoor AC unit, will it extend the life of my system? Probably not, but it will improve the aesthetics. Polishing or waxing an air conditioning unit can have an appealing effect on anyone who happens to see it, including yourself. Others probably won’t say a single word but you can grin…
Without a doubt, the best time to schedule an HVAC maintenance is a nice warm day in the springtime. Next best would be one of those nice warm fall days. But then again it has a lot to do with what part of the planet you live on. If you schedule an HVAC maintenance in…
Heat pump risers will help your unit live longer and run quieter.
AC covers can protect and prolong the life of your air conditioner. As with any project, there is a right way of doing things. Protecting your HVAC outdoor unit from the elements will save in service calls and replacements. As with any product, like ac covers, there is the right one for the job. Warning!…
Over time, dust gets past your air filter and into your ac coil. As condensation drips down your ac coil into the condensation drain pan some of those same impurities flow down the condensate drain and into the trap where they set and turn to a drain plugging sludge. Some of this same sludge collects…