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With the change of season comes a need to make transitions. One transition to remember as winter turns to spring is the shift of your home HVAC system from heating to cooling. In the wake of the recent historic winter storm, Texans are ready to welcome spring; it’s time to transition from using the furnace to using the air conditioner as temperatures rise. Homeowners should understand the importance of preparing their HVAC systems for the spring; they should ensure that their air conditioner system is ready for the warmer days ahead, whether they want to maintain the HVAC system they currently have or to upgrade the system to something that increases energy efficiency. Read on for more about switching from heat to air conditioning.
Review Your Heating Costs
As winter comes to an end, homeowners should take some time to review their winter heating costs. Taking time to calculate the total heating costs of winter to compare them to previous years is a key first step towards preparing for the new season. If homeowners see any changes in their energy costs, they should note whether the amount of each bill has increased. If they used their heating system consistently without increasing the overall level/amount of heating, it might be time to have an HVAC system inspection to determine why the costs have changed; a loss of energy efficiency might indicate a need to upgrade the system. If the system is in good condition, they might want to have an energy audit to uncover the reason(s) for increased utility bills during the winter.
Change Your Air Filters & Clean Your Air Vents
Changing the air filters and cleaning the vents is something homeowners should never forget when making seasonal changes to their HVAC system use. The air filters should be changed monthly (or as recommended by the manufacturer) because doing so regularly is important for keeping the system in good condition for longer and maintaining good indoor air quality. And cleaning the indoor air vents is important because they can gather a lot of excess dust and germs in a short amount of time; using the air conditioner without cleaning the vents will allow the dust and germs that have collected over the winter to circulate through the home. This can affect the indoor air quality significantly, increasing the possibility for family members’ allergies to worsen or even for new allergies to develop.
Remove Debris around the Outside AC Unit
The outdoor air conditioning unit of a home HVAC system can have dirt and debris build up around it during the winter months when it is not in use. Once the weather starts to warm up, homeowners should make sure to clear away the debris around the unit; this includes any vegetation that has grown up around it. (At least a foot of space should be kept clear around the unit.) Further, homeowners should rinse off the unit carefully with a water hose before turning on the air conditioner for the first time at the start of spring, to make sure any debris that has infiltrated the unit gets washed away and cannot interfere with its operation.
Coordinate Professional Maintenance
It’s important to schedule professional maintenance when it comes time to transition a home HVAC system from heating to cooling. Having home HVAC systems regularly inspected by professional HVAC technicians is crucial for spotting small problems early and for keeping the system in tiptop condition. Competent HVAC technicians like those at The Coolest in Austin, Texas have been trained to identify signs and symptoms of system problems and to address those problems immediately. Seasonal maintenance coordination is important for keeping homeowners and their families as comfortable as possible as the winter melts into spring, not to mention helping to avoid problems that could arise in the future. Contact The Coolest online or by phone for more information about the HVAC service and maintenance they offer.
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