With spring right around the corner here in Wisconsin, preparing your HVAC system for a clean and efficient air conditioning season is important. By following this checklist and learning more about your air conditioner, you can help extend the life of your HVAC system.
Spring HVAC Maintenance List for Your Air Conditioner
Our team of HVAC experts has put together a spring maintenance checklist of things that can help you to take care of your HVAC unit. We also noted tasks that a licensed HVAC professional with additional knowledge and experience should complete.
Indoor HVAC Maintenance
- Inspect the evaporator coil (if accessible)
- Inspect the condensate drain pan (if accessible)
- Inspect and clean the condensate drain line and p-trap
Outdoor HVAC Maintenance
- Cycle equipment to verify the operation
- Clean condenser unit
- Inspect condenser fins for damage
- Inspect refrigerant lines for damage
Change Your Air Filter
By changing the air filter in your HVAC system, you can trap dust and allergens, which helps improve the air quality in your home.
An old or dirty air filter can decrease the ability of your HVAC system to function properly while also causing health issues for you and your family.
Without proper maintenance, your HVAC system will need to work harder to function, using more energy and raising your bills even more than they already are with rising inflation. Your air filter should be changed regularly to function at its highest level.
Those suffering from poor air quality will often exasperate conditions such as allergies, asthma, and more.
Check and Clean Your Air Ducts
With your furnace running all winter, early spring is the perfect time to inspect and clean your ducts to ensure premium air quality in your home or business. We can clean them of the dust, mold, and allergen particles that have built up.
Inspect Your HVAC Unit
As spring quickly approaches here in Wisconsin, you’ll want to clean all branches, leaves, dirt, and plants that are within 2 feet of your HVAC system. Also, check for any damage to your HVAC unit, such as cuts and dents. Although they might look minor, they could cause bigger problems in the future, such as expensive repairs or complete HVAC replacement.
Test Your Air Conditioning Unit
Temperatures will start to rise slightly in the coming months. But don’t wait until the first hot and humid day in Wisconsin to turn your air conditioner on. Test your air conditioner in the spring once the temperature is above 55° so you’ll have time to repair or replace it if necessary.
This way, when we get that first super hot day and you really need your air conditioner, you can rely on it to work properly and blow cool air.
Install a Smart Thermostat
A smart thermostat can keep your HVAC unit running smoothly while helping to reduce your energy costs by optimizing temperatures based on your habits and preferences. These smart thermostats can also help extend your HVAC system’s life through reduced wear and extended run times.
Contact Martens Heating & Cooling Today for HVAC Services
If you’ve completed the spring HVAC maintenance checklist above and need additional assistance with your HVAC unit, call the professionals at Martens Heating and Cooling today!
We can thoroughly examine the HVAC unit in your Fox Cities home and repair or replace any parts to ensure a fully functional system this spring and beyond.