Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems help keep your home comfortable through all four seasons of the year. It is easy to forget about your home's HVAC system until something goes wrong with it. The following tips will help you to keep your system in its best condition.

Maintain the HVAC System Each Spring and Fall

Your local HVAC service provider can help ensure your system will do its job during the hot summer months and again in the winter. An experienced technician can inspect the heating system in the fall to ensure it's safe and ready for winter. When spring arrives, a technician can do the same for the AC unit.

Install New Air Filters Frequently

Your HVAC system needs clean air to work efficiently. Changing the air filter at least four times a year will maximize airflow and air filtration. In fact, according to Field Insight, you should change the HVAC air filter every two or three months for maximum flow and efficiency.

Frequently Inspect Your HVAC System

Odds are you are not an HVAC technician, but you still can give your system a visual inspection. You should check the filter, thermostat battery, and flue to ensure everything works and looks good. If you find any potentially serious issues, your local HVAC service provider can take a closer look to maintain or repair your unit as needed.

Keep Your Home Clean to Prevent Blockage

It is very easy for loose items to block an air intake or ducts that circulate hot air in the winter and cold air in the summer. You should make sure your home is relatively clean and clutter-free, especially around the HVAC system's ducts and air intake. Any blockage will make the system work harder and less effective and drive up your utility costs.

Protect Your Outdoor AC Unit

An AC unit has exposure to the outdoors that could cause it to collect leaves, twigs, and general debris. You might even find bugs or small rodents trying to make a home inside the outdoor unit. Check it weekly and clear away any debris. This will help ensure peak efficiency.

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