The HVAC Maintenance Checklist Every Markham Homeowner Should Have

When it comes to your HVAC system, often you don’t even think about it until something goes wrong, but that’s the worst thing you can do.  It’s important that you keep an HVAC checklist so that you stay on top of things and recognize when a problem is forming so that you can have it fixed before it becomes serious.

• Replace your air conditioning or furnace filters every month. Some models will allow you to simply clean the filter and put it back in.
• Every fall and spring, have an HVAC technician inspect the ducts, air conditioner, and furnace in your home.  This will help you avoid any big problems when you need that furnace or AC to be working the most.
• At least once a year, check the insulation throughout your house and seal any leaks that you find.
• Replace your old thermostat with a programmable one to save money on your heating bills.  This allows you to set it to adjust automatically even when you aren’t home.
• About once a year, have an HVAC expert clean out your vents and ducts, cutting down on the amount of dust and other allergens floating around your home.

There is nothing worse than realizing too late that you need to have an HVAC specialist check out your system.  It’s best to stay on top of the little things before they become big, expensive problems to fix.

You also may consider a few other minor HVAC maintenance tips that will save you money on your heating and cooling costs.  For example, sealing each of your outlets and light switches with rubber gaskets provides additional insulation against heating and cooling loss.

Swapping out all of your single pane windows with double pane ones will also help to cut down on your energy loss.  You may also think about wrapping your hot water heater in insulation to help cut down on how hard it has to work to keep that water warm.  Another option is to swap out that old hot water heater and replace it with a new tank-less model.

Spring Home HVAC is your Markham expert on HVAC problems.  They’ll help make sure that your HVAC system is kept in good working order so that you never have a big emergency when the weather is at its nastiest.  You will be able to relax and know that your home is in good hands.