Keep Comfortable and Cool With Smooth–Running HVAC Systems
With the temperature rising after a long winter, Mountaineer Mechanical recommends checking HVAC equipment to prepare for summer. The summer will arrive soon in full force. The temperature and humidity will soar, making it very uncomfortable in and around Parkersburg, WV. The pollen count will rise too, affecting your allergies. You kept your home warm and comfortable during the winter. Now it’s time to keep your home cool and comfortable in the summer. That’s when you depend on your air conditioning system.
Prepare With HVAC Equipment Checks
In this blog, the team at Mountaineer Mechanical takes a closer look at checking HVAC equipment to prepare for summer. If you follow our simple equipment checks, you can keep your home comfortable for your family all summer. You can also keep your air utility bills down and limit costly repairs. Some of the actions to take in checking HVAC equipment to prepare for summer include:
- Keep Your HVAC Units Clean
- Change Air Filters
- Clean All Vents and Registers
- Air Duct Cleaning
- Replace Damaged Pipe Insulation
- Clean Condenser Coils
Keeping Your HVAC Unit’s Area Clean Helps It Run Properly
When you keep your outside HVAC units clean, it will help your system to run properly. Make sure there’s no debris like leaves, grass clippings, and branches that have fallen into the fan and other parts. HVAC units should have at least three feet of clearance on all sides of the air conditioning unit to operate efficiently. Make sure when you’re cutting the grass over the summer that the grass clippings don’t pile up around the unit. If the grass does pile up, rake it away.
Change Air Filters to Make the Air Clean and Breathable
You should change the air filters in your HVAC units. If you’re unsure of how to change the filters, Mountaineer Mechanical can do it for you. When you change air filters before summer begins, you’re contributing to your health. You’re making sure the air inside your home is clean and breathable. Your duct system recycles the air in your home or business. When the air filter is dirty, you run the risk of inviting harmful pollutants into your home or business. Dirty air filters could also damage your HVAC system.
Dust and Clean Your Home’s Vents and Registers
One of the best ways to prepare for summer is to clean all vents and registers. When you clean all vents and registers, you prevent dust, pet hair and dander, dirt, and other particles from building up. Of course, when you prevent the buildup of those things, it helps your respiratory health.
Your Home Might Need Air Duct Cleaning
During the winter, your HVAC system has probably collected a natural buildup of dirt and debris. If you still notice dust in your home after cleaning your vents and registers, you might need air duct cleaning. The licensed technicians at Mountaineer Mechanical understand the importance of regular maintenance.
When your family’s comfort and health is at stake, you’ll want to do everything to live in a healthy space. One of our experts will come to your home, and inspect every part of your HVAC system. Our team members focus on the little things. They find problems that homeowners aren’t aware of. Solving little issues before they become big disasters will not only extend your system’s life but can also save you money on unexpected repairs.
Air Duct Cleaning Helps Reduce Respiratory Issues
When we perform air duct repair, it reduces allergens, irritants, and other respiratory issues. It also reduces the dust that circulates throughout the home and helps everyone breathe easier. If your system does not receive air duct cleaning, you’ll have the same dirty air circulating through it.
Replace Your Damaged Pipe Insulation
You should replace damaged pipe insulation. You might be unfamiliar, but the large copper pipe that connects your outdoor unit to your home is the suction line. If the suction line has damaged insulation, you could be losing cooling for your outdoor unit. This cooling loss can damage your system and cause your utility bill to rise. Winter weather, humidity, sun, pests, and more can all damage insulation. If you don’t think you can replace the insulation, Mountaineer Mechanical can do it for you.
Clean the Condenser Coils of the Outdoor Unit
When you clean the condenser coils, that is a good way to prepare for summer. Grass, trash, branches, or other debris could get stuck in the condenser coils. The condenser coils look like the grille of the outdoor unit. The condenser coils are essential for transferring heat when the unit is running. If debris has clogged the unit, the condenser coils won’t transfer heat effectively. When dry debris mixes with the heat, it can lead to fires. Homeowners should spray with a hose to clean them.
Call the team at Mountaineer Mechanical toll-free at (800) 905-4172 or locally at (304) 917-3767. We are happy to give you more tips on checking HVAC equipment to prepare for summer.
