{"id":1986,"date":"2023-04-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/?p=1986"},"modified":"2023-03-30T14:59:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T18:59:45","slug":"you-cant-ignore-these-hvac-maintenance-signs-anymore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/hvac\/you-cant-ignore-these-hvac-maintenance-signs-anymore\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can\u2019t Ignore These HVAC Maintenance Signs Anymore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-603156762_800x533-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-603156762_800x533-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"male-and-female-hvac-technicians-working-on-outside-condenser\" class=\"wp-image-1991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-603156762_800x533-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-603156762_800x533-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/iStock-603156762_800x533-2.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your HVAC system hasn\u2019t been maintained in a while, you might be starting to worry. How often should you be having maintenance done? What exactly does maintenance entail? And will having your HVAC system maintained resolve those little issues that are causing you concern?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the signs that it\u2019s time for HVAC maintenance, the things you can do to help maintain your system yourself, and what to expect from the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>When It\u2019s Time for HVAC Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Once or twice a year:<\/strong> If you have an air conditioner, it should have maintenance every year. If you have a heater, it should have maintenance every year. If you have a heat pump, it should have maintenance twice a year, because it is doing both of those jobs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>When you\u2019re concerned about efficiency:<\/strong> If your utility bills are higher than you think they should be, it might be from a lack of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"\/air-conditioning\/ac-maintenance\" target=\"_blank\">HVAC maintenance in Fort Walton Beach, FL<\/a>. Both heaters and air conditioners lose efficiency gradually as they operate. Dusty buildup and lack of lubrication make the system work harder, and maintenance can restore that efficiency.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>When you\u2019re concerned about performance:<\/strong> If you feel like you\u2019re just not quite getting the heating or cooling power you\u2019re accustomed to, maintenance could help improve the overall performance of your HVAC system.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>When It\u2019s Time for HVAC Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have significant concerns about your HVAC system, such as damage to your ductwork, ominous noises, hard-starting or short cycling, you need repair, not just maintenance. Make sure to schedule that right away, before you need your air conditioner. You definitely don\u2019t want to run an air conditioner that\u2019s struggling, because it can worsen problems and even damage other components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Maintenance You Can Do Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The maintenance your HVAC system needs most frequently is air filter changes. During times when you\u2019re using your heater most of the time, its air filter should be changed monthly, and during times when you\u2019re using your air conditioner most of the time, its air filter should be changed monthly. During times of infrequent use, filters can be changed every three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Maintenance Done by a Professional<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect time to schedule AC maintenance now before the cooling season begins. Your AC maintenance technician will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Inspect and clean all parts of your air conditioner<\/li><li>Check the evaporator and condenser coils for any refrigerant leaks<\/li><li>Make sure the condensate pan and drainage tube allow water to flow freely rather than pooling<\/li><li>Lubricate the parts that move like the fan and motor to reduce friction<\/li><li>Test the electrical connections<\/li><li>Make sure your thermostat is giving accurate information (or recalibrate it, if it isn\u2019t). <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>They will also change your air filter, even though you\u2019ve been doing that yourself. Once all this is done, they will turn the air conditioner on and make sure it\u2019s running exactly as it should. After this service, you\u2019ll be completely prepared for when the weather gets hot and you need an effective, efficient air conditioner to keep your home comfortable.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>For professional help with your HVAC system, look no further than Kool Breeze of Northwest Florida, Inc.&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"\/contact\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a><strong> today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the signs that it\u2019s time for HVAC maintenance, the things you can do to help maintain your system yourself, and what to expect from the service.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[48],"tags":[92,269],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1986"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1986"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1992,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1986\/revisions\/1992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.koolbreeze.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}