As the heat rises on Florida’s Treasure Coast, so do electric bills. From February 2021 to February 2022, Florida consumers saw an increase in electricity cost of 15%. No wonder many of us are looking for ways to reduce our outgoings.
Prioritizing HVAC maintenance is a great place to start. Not only will it use less electricity, but it will also put back the day you have to replace the entire system.
Let’s take a closer look at four HVAC maintenance tips to keep your system in great shape for as long as possible.
1. Schedule a Regular Tune-Up
We ask our HVAC systems to perform two very different functions. They’re not going to heat in winter and cool in summer efficiently without regular HVAC servicing.
Annual HVAC maintenance is good – bi-annual is best. Schedule them for spring and fall so your system is ready for both the heat and the cold. A tune-up includes a complete heating and cooling check, plus condensate drain cleaning.
2. Clean Air Filters Regularly
One of the best pieces of HVAC maintenance advice is to schedule regular air filter cleaning. Your air filters remove dust, dirt, pathogens, and pet dander from the air—basically, most of the stuff you don’t want to breathe.
But when they get clogged, two things happen. It’s harder to pump air through the system. You use more electricity, and parts wear out more quickly.
Also, your indoor air quality gets worse. You may find your family suffers more from respiratory complaints or allergies. Create a brief HVAC maintenance checklist that you follow each month or quarter, depending on your system.
3. Clean and Insulate Your Ducts
Your ducts are like the lungs of your house. But over time, they can get clogged with dust and dirt. If condensation builds up inside them, they can become a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus that are not good for your health.
Regular cleaning helps to keep clean air flowing through your home. Ideally, get this done once a year. Also, ask the company to check for leaks, making the system less efficient.
Keeping your ducts well insulated will reduce your energy bills as the air inside won’t be as affected by the ambient temperature.
4. Use the Auto Setting
If you use the ‘on’ function on your HVAC system, it will run all the time. This might provide a significant level of cooling, but it’s not the most efficient way to use the system. It also puts a lot of strain on the motor because it’s running all the time.
If your HVAC system comes with an auto setting, give it a whirl. It only runs the fans when they are heating or cooling. This makes better use of electricity and reduces wear on the fan motors.
Choose Kuebler Mechanical for HVAC Maintenance
HVAC maintenance is crucial for extending the life of one of the most vital – and costly – systems in your home.
Regular HVAC servicing is the key, and if you’re in Port St. Lucie, FL, or the Treasure Coast, look no further than Kuebler Mechanical. We’re heating and cooling specialists and have great deals to save you money.
Call us today at (772) 222-3768 or request a free quote online.
