If you want to learn about HVAC technicians, check out this video. HVAC technicians are professionals who handle the repair, installation, and maintenance of heating and ventilation systems and air conditioners and refrigerators. These systems control the temperature and humidity of rooms or–in the case of refrigerators–provide an optimal environment for storing food and medicine.
When deciding on a new heating and cooling unit for your home or commercial building, consult an HVAC technician to make the ideal choice for your property. The three most common HVAC options are the window AC, split air conditioning (alternatively known as partial air conditioning), and central air conditioning with gas heat. These HVAC systems all have different modes of operation and possess different pros and cons.
A split air conditioning system is ideal if you’re looking to save costs. It coordinates outdoor and indoor conditions to reduce energy usage and operates like a window AC unit. A central air conditioner with gas heat is another viable option. It uses natural gas or propane to heat a home during winter and electricity to cool it down in summer. For proper installation of these systems, seek out local air conditioning businesses in your area.
Your home’s climate control system works hard year round to heat and cool your house to a comfortable degree. In fact, over two thirds of Southern homeowners run their air conditioning units all year round—and with expectations of our HVAC systems like that, it comes as no surprise that a healthy climate control system is a frequently serviced climate control system. The thought of calling out an electrical contractor every time you suspect a hiccup in your system is probably unappealing but, fortunately, most of the regular maintenance required by an HVAC system can be done by the homeowner.
Most of the HVAC system maintenance needs to be done in the spring and summer seasons, especially if you live in a four season climate. If you neglect these regular HVAC service tips, you could actually be costing yourself more money, as most well maintained heating and cooling units are not energy efficient and cause your energy bill to skyrocket.
Change your furnace filter. Changing your furnace filter is one of those pesky things that many people forget to do until their furnace is not functioning properly. Ideally, a disposable furnace filter should be replaced once a month; however, if you are forgetful, put a reminder on your calendar to at least change in the spring after the cold season is over. Clearing out this buildup keeps your furnace running efficiently, and taking care of it right after the season that demands the most out of your furnace means you can be furnace worry free until next winter. Some furnaces may come with permanent filtration systems, which should be rinsed off with a hose monthly as well.
Check on your outdoor units. How often do you check on your air conditioning units? If the answer is not until there is a problem with the units, you are probably costing yourself a lot of unnecessary repair costs. In the warm summer season, or if you live in a climate that is summerlike all year round, it is important to perform a weekly or monthly diagnostic on your air conditioning. The units are, in fact, laboring very hard at this time of year, and it would likely be inconvenient to experience an air conditioning break down. Your electrical contractor would advise that debris and yard growth should be keep trimmed back to a two feet radius around the units; in fact, many homeowners choose to pour a concrete slab under their units to keep them clear of obstructions. This way, the units do not have to work as hard to pull air into the system past the plants, and pests and creatures are not attracted to their units and their wiring for nesting or chewing.
The foundation to your outdoor heating and cooling units is very important. If you notice cracks, chipping, corroding, unevenness, or other concerns in the concrete safety of your systems, contact a concrete company. A concrete company can send a concrete contractor out to assess the concrete quality and productivity management of your units. The concrete company will then decide the best way to fix it. Let your concrete company know how old and what conditions your units are in, as well as whether or not the foundations have been in any flooding.
Pay attention to your energy bill. Your home’s energy costs are closely related to how much energy is being wasted by your HVAC system. For example, if you noticed that your bill is outrageously high in a cool spring month you didn’t run the air conditioning at all, but ran the heat for a few chilly evenings here and there, you may have an HVAC problem. Poor insulation, outdated machines, and leaks in HVAC seals and piping can all throw your energy dollars out the window.
You probably would have a lot of uncomfortable days in your home if it weren’t for your climate control system; just like the shingles on your roof and the pipes under your feet, your HVAC system can’t be the most efficient it can be with no maintenance effort from the homeowner. When in doubt, schedule a consultation with your local HVAC electrical contractor to find out what maintenance route is best for your home.