HVAC Tips for New Homeowners
Just bought your new home? That is AMAZING! It doesn’t matter if this is your first or your fourth home purchase. What’s important is to be familiar with the units responsible for the comfort levels in your home. This is because those units will need to be maintained and possibly repaired down the road.
One of the features that attracted you to your new home is the HVAC system and as such you’ll want to maximize the unit’s life. Here are tips and tricks to ensure that your HVAC system is working optimally.
Register Your New HVAC System
I know moving into your new home is exciting, you have so much unpacking to do, then you just want to RELAX in your new home! We get it! But don’t rest on your new HVAC warranty, you have 60 days, from installation, to register it. So there is really no time to wait! Your new warranty covers the cost of parts that might fail due to manufacturer defect, but not the labor to repair them. Even more if you DON’T register your warranty!!!
If your HVAC System was installed by Ary Co – here is the quick link to register your warranty!
https://warrantyregistration.tranetechnologies.com/wrApp/index.html#/trane/welcome
Recognize the Importance of Preventive Maintenance
When you rented, your landlord probably took care of HVAC maintenance tasks like replacing the air filter. They may or may not have foot the bill for thorough heating and cooling inspections.
Now that you’re in charge, you can give preventive maintenance the attention it deserves. First, prioritize these do-it-yourself HVAC maintenance tasks:
- Change the air filter every 30 to 60 days.
- Gently hose down the outdoor unit and trim back vegetation to improve airflow.
- Keep all air registers open to maintain proper system balance.
Then, schedule your bi-annual maintenance for each HVAC unit. Only a trained professional can perform in-depth tasks, expect the following benefits when you hire a professional to inspect your system twice a year:
- Energy savings
- Fewer breakdowns
- Lower repair bills
- Improved home comfort
- Longer system life span
- Peace of mind
Watch for Signs of Trouble
Repairing and replacing the HVAC system is the homeowner’s job. Watch for these signs that it’s time to call a heating and cooling contractor:
- Excessive noise: Don’t ignore a squealing, rattling, clanking or banging sound. It could be a cry for help from your furnace or air conditioner.
- Comfort or air quality issues: Uneven temperatures, high or low humidity, stuffy rooms and musty odors are often tied to malfunctioning HVAC equipment.
- Poor energy efficiency: Are your bills mysteriously on the rise? This might mean your heating and cooling system isn’t working right.
- Old age: Like all mechanical equipment, HVAC systems eventually wear out. The average life span of a furnace or boiler is 15 years, while air conditioners and heat pumps last about a decade.
- Look out for ice: if there are ice formations, blocks or large sheets of ice, then you need to get a specialist to assess the situation.
Hire a Licensed Company
For all your HVAC needs, hire a trusted company. Don’t wait until your system needs repairs in order to search for a reliable service provider. Do some prior research and source for a good contractor. A good contractor should specialize in HVAC. The contractor should also have been in the business for a number of years, and be able to provide you with emergency services.
Ary Co is a reliable, and trusted contractor. For over 40 years we’ve been dedicatedly serving the residents of Wise and Montague County. For any inquiries or questions concerning your cooling and heating units, feel free to get in touch with us. We look forward to becoming your trusted HVAC specialist.
