Your HVAC has been set to warm for months now. But the hotter seasons have come. You should now be wondering if your heating and cooling system is ready to handle the heat. Any responsible homeowner should be proactive and do the necessary tasks beforehand. This helps create a comfortable atmosphere no matter what the temperature is outside. The HVAC helps to reduce the uncomfortable external environment in your home. You need to keep it in good running condition and get it ready. Call Your Heating And Cooling Company For Maintenance Have your trusted technicians come over to examine your system. Have them see if it is still in good shape, most especially your air conditioner. Let them make the necessary maintenance work and allow them to make repairs if needed. It there are parts that need replacing, then get it done immediately. You might also want to consider upgrading your cooling unit with a newer model. This is best if your current one isn’t quite getting the job done or is now obsolete. Do this before it gets scorching hot. It is important that you work with a reputable HVAC company. Make sure these are well-experienced and come well-recommended by many. Otherwise, we recommend that you look for another company that is. It helps prevent unfortunate mishaps when working with inexperienced people. This could lead to more damage to your units and system and incorrect advice and diagnoses.

When it comes to buying a new HVAC system, pay attention to every detail. Check the SEER rating of the many different units. Find which SEER rating is best for your home. Estimate your monthly utility bills based on the energy efficiency rating. Most important of all, find a professional HVAC contractor. But, how will you find the best HVAC pro? Here are some things that you should look for in a professional HVAC contractor.   Look for Certifications and Licenses HVAC certifications are proof that the contractor is reliable. It shows that they have the needed HVAC training and knowledge. Below are some of the certifications that are most important. NATE Certification NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. This is the largest HVAC certification agency in the United States. This certification proves that an HVAC contractor goes through training every two years. It shows that they are up to date with the latest HVAC technology. Plus, it shows that they have enough knowledge and skills to install HVAC equipment. ACCA Certification

As spring approaches, it’s important that your HVAC system is in a good condition. Is it ready to work during the hot season? Here are some tips to help you prepare for Spring with your heating and air conditioning system. Clean Or Replace Your Filters During winter, a lot of dust and dirt had stuck inside your filters. You will find your coils covered in grime by then. If you’re using a washable air filter, then go ahead and clean it. For disposable filters, now is the time for you to replace it with a new one.    Remove the grime from your coils using a stiff brush or cleansing spray. When you do that, the place where you’ll be working on is clean. Avoid any foreign objects getting inside the unit. Otherwise, it may wreck up the system.    Cleaning your air filters and coils can prevent your unit from getting worn out. Dirty parts will make your HVAC unit work harder and longer. This does not only affect your entire system but also cost you more on energy consumption. Air Duct Testing and Cleaning With certain weather conditions, duct pipes can wear out. They may even have massive amounts of dirt in them already. If you’re unsure how to check your ductworks, have a licensed technician do it for you. Schedule an appointment with your technician and have them test your air ducts. Your technician will know if it needs cleaning, extra insulation, repair or replacement.    Like all other parts of the HVAC system, your ductwork is as important as the rest.  To avoid any system inefficiency, make sure that your ductworks are functional.  Have Your Programmable Thermostat Ready

Many homeowners have bad habits with their heating, ventilation and air conditioning. It may seem like it doesn’t affect your home. In reality, these bad habits can lead to a lot of problems. These can include comfort issues, higher utility bills, and a shortened lifespan. Here are five common mistakes homeowners make and how to avoid them. These tips can help you some money and help your HVAC system. Extreme Thermostat Temperatures Homeowners think it saves money to set the temperature to extreme levels when not home. Shut the system down and then let it adjust when you get home right? Wrong. This makes your HVAC system run for 3 to 4 hours as you wait for the system to reach the desired temperature. Set the thermostat to no more than 3 degrees higher than the normal temperature when you leave. This helps to avoid uncomfortable temperatures and excessive work for your HVAC system. Closed or Blocked Vents Another bad habit is closing vents in rooms that are rarely used. They believe that it will save them energy and money. This is impractical because closing vents will create negative pressure. This will send the air in places you do not want it to go. Closing vents will make your HVAC system work harder to maintain the set temperature. This will damage it as well as increase its energy consumption. There are better ways to seal off a room or adjust your system than blocking certain vents. Blocked Condenser An outdoor condenser releases the heat that the refrigerant absorbed inside the house. If covered by plants, weeds, and debris, it will hinder the airflow and it will not be able to do its job. To maintain the efficiency of your HVAC unit, clear anything around the condenser. It is also wise to have a professional clean the condenser coils at least once a year.

Regular maintenance is the key to success in so many areas of life. People should go to their doctor once a year for a checkup. Responsible car owners know to take their vehicle in for regular maintenance as well.  When it comes to the system that heats and cools the air in your home, people sometimes take it for granted. If your air conditioning and heating start and stop when you want it to, it can be easy to grow complacent. You may think that all is well with the HVAC system. You know that it’s important to factor in the costs of maintenance when investing in an HVAC system. If you don’t pay for maintenance now, you will have to pay more  when minor issues turn into more serious problems. You should also know that the system's efficiency will impact how much time, energy or money it needs. This means that an HVAC system that is never cleaned or maintained will do more work to get the same job done. Save Energy and Money One of the signs homeowners should look out for is a stack of utility bills that are rising. If you have not increased the amount of power you use, high power bills can be a sign the system is not running at its best. With regular maintenance, a technician will clean and give the system a tune-up. This helps it work better in summer and winter. If the system has a refrigerant leak, the technician fix it so the HVAC system will work again. Extend Life of System Mechanical devices with moving parts will begin to fail if the HVAC system is not maintained. When you have regular service, you extend the life of your HVAC setup. This includes using maintenance contracts for your HVAC system. Maintaining the HVAC equipment helps you avoid costly repairs in the future.  Better Indoor Air Quality If your indoor air quality is important, you should schedule regular HVAC maintenance.  If you have allergies, keeping the system clean should be a high priority.