How To Inspect The Hvac

Inspect your Heating and cooling system twice a year and leave pricey problems. We’ll walk you through hvac check ups that you can do on your own.
 
Falling leaves and budding trees are semi-annual signals to examine Heating and air conditioning units to make sure air conditioning and heating pass freely and efficiently. A few mechanical parts, like the flue pipe that expels carbon monoxide, should only checked by a professional. But you could eyeball other Air conditioning pieces and save money on house calls and fuel bills.
 
Check filters
Hvac filters, which clean the air returning to the Hvac device, would be the easiest and most obvious components to check. Yours should be dust and dirt-free because you’ve cleaned or replaced them monthly. (Ahem!) If you’ve fallen behind on air conditioner filter routine maintenance, clean or wash them under a hose or faucet, or change disposables.
 
Ductwork issues
Exposed ductwork in your basement, attic, or Starbucks-style loft is easy to inspect. Search for:
Peeling duct tape and loose fittings around seams
Debris lines that indicate leaking out air
Nicks in metal
Collapsed or torn parts of flex ducts.
Furnace flames
Turn on your central heater and check the flame. It should be a steady blue, not a flickering yellow or orange, which indicates ignition issues that need professional help. Be sure side panels are closed and fastened.
Grills and registers
Check air return grills and Heating and cooling registers for dust, dirt, and pet hair that inhibited air movement. Open and shut registers to ensure they function. Be sure furniture hasn’t wandered over vents.
Air conditioning compressors
Be sure outside compressors are unobstructed by vines, shrubs, and leaves. Check that condensor system fins are straight and undamaged. Place a level on top of devices to detect a tilt, which hurts effectiveness. If not level, slip a shim under the unit. Remove the top panel and check the fan blades for destruction, but don’t repair a bent blade yourself: Contact an expert to replace the blade ($200 to $300).
Thermostat check
Inspect thermostats by removing covers to sleuth out dirt and dust that could shorten the life of mechanisms. Take away particles by carefully cleaning with a Q-Tip. Shingle Springs Plumbers