5 Steps to Keep your HVAC Running all Summer

01 Aug 5 Steps to Keep your HVAC Running all Summer

SERVING AREAS OF BRISTOL, JOHNSON CITY, AND KINGSPORT TN

It’s officially summer, although we’ve been experiencing summer temperatures for weeks here in East Tennessee. Your HVAC works the hardest when the weather is extremely hot. The last thing you want is for your air conditioner to start malfunctioning during these times. Don’t let this happen to you. Your Kingsport air conditioner repair professionals at Thompson Electrical Service compiled this guide to get your HVAC ready for the summer.

Follow these five steps to prepare your HVAC for summer

Step 1: Change the filter

Changing and cleaning the air filter at least once a month is a key component of maintenance for any HVAC system. It keeps both your air quality and unit efficiency high. The best part is you don’t have to contact an air conditioner maintenance specialist for this; you can change the filter yourself. When an HVAC is working its hardest during the summer, we recommend changing the filter at least once every 30 days, regardless of the quality of air filters you use.

Step 2: Inspect the ducts

If debris builds up in your ducts, this can lead to a leak or a total shutdown of your system. Plus, that debris can be an invite to pests and critters to make a home in their ducts. You don’t want any of this to happen when the weather is scorching. Checking for leaks and duct issues also improves the efficiency of your HVAC.

Step 3: Switch to a programmable thermostat

A programmable thermostat allows an unprecedented level of control over the temperature in your home. Many of these thermostats even offer apps you can install on your phone to change the temperature when away. This helps manage the workload on your HVAC, also saving energy.

Step 4: Consider an upgrade

Do you have an older HVAC unit? The average lifespan of an HVAC system ranges between 15 and 25 years. An older system could completely fail in the middle of the hot weather of the summer. A modern, up-to-date HVAC is more energy-efficient and actually will save you money over the long haul because the new system will expend less energy when heating and cooling your home.

Step 5: Schedule maintenance

Just like with so many aspects of life, prevention is your best defense against a problem. Routine HVAC maintenance ensures optimal performance for your system. We recommend you have your system serviced at least twice per year. Spring maintenance ensures the entire system is clean and well-lubricated, helping prevent breakdowns when an HVAC works its hardest during the heat of the summer.

HVAC Maintenance in Kingsport and Johnson City, Tennessee

HVAC shutdowns happen more often when temperatures are extremely hot or cold. That means air conditioning repair professionals like the experts at Thompson Electrical Service stay extremely busy during a heat wave. A little preventive care can identify problems in your HVAC before they affect function, and scheduling a tune-up now will help you avoid the rush during the next heat wave. To find out more, schedule an appointment with one of our HVAC experts and call our office today at (423) 343-5726.