Maintaining Your Central Heat and Air Conditioning System

2007-12-10 10:45:55

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Importance of Maintaining Central Heat and Air Units

Changes in weather and temperature can make you uncomfortable. Extreme heat, cold, humidity or dryness can cause health problems and even death.

A central heat and air conditioning system can help keep temperatures and air moisture at tolerable levels in all areas of your home, so that you will be able to do normal daily activities without getting dehydrated or frostbitten.

Thus, you should do regular maintenance of your central heat and air conditioning units so that they will function efficiently when you need them most. Just like a car, your central heating and air conditioning system needs to be checked periodically before the onset of the seasons where they are to be used. With proper maintenance, a new central heat and air conditioning system should last more than ten years.

Central Heating Maintenance

Before the next winter, it would be best to avail of a central heating advisory service. You can call a central heating service professional to come and check the mechanism thoroughly.

You need to check if any warm air is emitted when you open the central heating system. If your central heating system runs on natural gas, check to make sure that the pilot light is on.

Also check the furnace filters to make sure they are not dirty or clogged. A dirty or clogged filter will not heat your place properly, and will only cause the unit to work harder. Also check the vents to make sure they are not blocked by plants, furniture or other fixtures.

Central Air Conditioning Maintenance

You need to make sure that your central air system is not leaking, and that it is draining properly as it should. Check the hose and other connections for any cracks or leaks, as these can deter proper cooling of your air conditioner.

Since the cool air goes through the filters, it can bring along some dust which may cause allergies or respiratory ailments. Clean and replace the air filters regularly, every one to two months if possible.

The air compressor outside your home also needs regular cleaning, especially if you use your air conditioning a lot. Just water it down with a garden hose.

The air duct should also be cleaned regularly, usually every three to four years. You need to call a professional to do the job.

Just as you do with central heating units, make sure that the air vent is not blocked by any object, as this affects the cooling capacity. You can help circulate the cool air around an area by using fans near the air vents.


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