Do You Need An HVAC Seasonal Tune-Up or Preventative Maintenance?
When it comes to your HVAC system, it needs both a seasonal tune-up and preventative maintenance. Understanding the difference between these two services can help to ensure that your system maintenance is done correctly. For the most part, preventative maintenance is comprised of the tasks that you can do yourself while seasonal tune-ups should be performed by a professional.
Performing Preventative Maintenance
For the most part, preventative maintenance includes tasks that you should be doing with your HVAC on a regular basis. This process essentially has you inspecting system components, replacing filters, and lubricating parts. A few examples of preventative maintenance tasks for the homeowner include:
● Checking For Oil Leaks
● Lubricating Motors And Bearings
● Replacing Filters
● Inspecting The Thermostat
● Testing The Safety Controls
● Inspecting The Compressor
It's a good rule of thumb to perform these maintenance tasks every two to three months. Depending on various factors, such as the number of pets you have, you may find that you'll need to perform some of these tasks more often. For example, filter changes are going to be required more often for homeowners with lots of pets and children.
Scheduling Seasonal Tune-Ups
Apart from doing your normal home HVAC maintenance, you'll want to schedule yourself a seasonal tune-up. This is when a professional comes out to your home to inspect, clean, and assess your entire HVAC system. It's not recommended to do this type of tune-up yourself if you're not experienced in the HVAC industry. Here are some of the common tasks that your HVAC professional will perform during your seasonal tune-up:
- Overall Assessment Of All HVAC Components
- Clean Condenser Drain
- Verify Amperage For Compressor
- Disconnect and Inspect Outdoor Compressor Unit
- Inspect Relays, Wiring, Capacitors
- Lubricate Condenser Motor, Blades, and Fans
Why Are These Both Important To Perform?
As a homeowner, you want your HVAC system to run at its optimal level. This ensures that you're not wasting excess money on heating and cooling your home. Part of ensuring that your system is running effectively is performing regular maintenance and seasonal tune-ups.
Both of these allow you to assess the state of your HVAC system and identify any potential small issues before they turn into large ones. This also works to end the life of the components that make up your entire HVAC system. When you perform these tasks regularly, you can work to extend the life of your HVAC system far past what the manufacturer states.
Call Us Today
If it's time to schedule your seasonal tune-up, then give the team at Romano Bros. a call today. We have a whole team of HVAC professionals who can get the job done right. If you're unsure of how to perform preventative maintenance on your system, we can help you with that as well.
