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6 Great Tips For Performing Spring Cleaning on your HVAC System!

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Spring is here and that means spring cleaning for many people. You open the windows, air out the stale winter air, and do some vacuuming and dusting. But don’t forget about your comfort system, either! When you’re spring cleaning the rest of your house, make sure you clean out your HVAC system, which has been working hard all winter long to keep you warm.

Your home’s HVAC system is essential to the comfort AND SAFETY of your family, and it can only do that if it is clean. Check out these tips to help you enjoy a safe and comfortable home this spring (and the rest of the year). If you don’t feel comfortable doing this maintenance or just want it Professionally done Rock Valley HVAC will be happy to assist you! You can also read here what ENERGY.GOV recommends.

6 HVAC Spring Cleaning Tips

#1. Before you do any cleaning, make sure the power to your HVAC system is turned off. That is most important for your safety. The last thing you want is to injure yourself. Even if you think you’ll be careful, it’s better to be safe; turn off your power as the first step any time you plan to work in or near your HVAC system.

#2. Remove the filter in your HVAC system and replace it. Or, if you have recently replaced it, then clean it. Air is forced through the filter but that gets harder and harder for your HVAC system to do if the filter is clogged with dirt and debris. Clean it out at least once a month and replace your filter at least once every 3 months. Only use filters that have been approved by the manufacturer so you don’t risk losing your warranty.

#3. If you have an external air conditioning unit, go outside and look at it. Make sure that the unit is free from debris that often accumulates around it during the fall and winter. Often, leaves and clippings will start to build inside the unit and at the base of the unit.

#4. While you’re looking at you’re air conditioning unit, clean the fan blades and the coils (which can also pick up debris). Lightly wash it downs with a garden hose.

#5. Walk around the inside of your home and look at all the vents—the ones that blow warm/cool air FROM your HVAC system and the ones that pull air into your HVAC system. Make sure both types of vents are not blocked so that air can freely get in. (This will not only ensure that you get clean fresh air throughout your house, it also helps you save money by keeping your HVAC system from doing too much work to draw in air.)

#6. Think about the last time you had your ducts cleaned. If it been a few years then contact Rock Valley HVAC to come out and Professionally clean your ducts. All that dust and debris that accumulated over the winter can be removed so it’s not recirculating.

 

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Summary

Springtime is here and that means spring cleaning and enjoying the freshness of a new season. When you clean your home this spring, don’t forget about the HVAC system that has been working so hard all winter long, and reward it with a good cleaning… your HVAC system will run more efficiently and your family will be safer and more comfortable this spring! As always Rock Valley HVAC is here to serve you! You can schedule an appointment a few different ways. You can Email, click on the Book Online button at the top of the page and schedule the time that works best or you can call/text us at 608-247-4949.

 

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