Easy-to-understand HVAC Advice For Anyone New To It

How on earth will you know which HVAC system to purchase? What size do you consider? What sort of features do you need? It can overwhelming to shop since so many new features are coming out what you need.

Know what type of system before calling someone to fix it. This will help you give the contractor the necessary information.

If problems arise with the HVAC system, check out each room in your house before calling for assistance. This information will help the repairman determine what the problem is.

Know what you want done before you hire a contractor. It will be hard for an HVAC contractor to give you a price estimate over the phone if they have not seen your current system. It will be more difficult for him to assist you can't figure out what they need to do.

Clean your condenser's fan blades and coils prior to summertime. Clean the outside of your external condenser unit.

Don't let grass clippings pile up against your outside unit. Aim the grass cuttings in a direction away from the unit. This applies to leaf blowing and any other yard work that results in the yard.

Your HVAC system could suffer when trees lose leaves. Make sure you clean out your fan grill is cleaned frequently when the leaves begin to fall.The fan needs unobstructed air flow, and if it gets blocked, it could cause your system to break down.

Lubricate the oil ports on your fan condenser once each year.You will notice these ports have a rubber or metal caps covering them. Use SAE 20 oil that is non-detergent and lightweight, and put 10 drops or fewer in each port, putting 10 drops in each port.

Put your outdoor units in the shade if you are installing them.

Have your HVAC serviced twice per year. This should be checked often for debris and again in the spring.

When they visit to service the unit they're going to inspect the motors, expect inspections of freon levels and the motor, and they will oil all the moving parts. These things will boost the performance of your HVAC system running smoothly.

You may feel intimidated by the options available when shopping for an HVAC. Now this should be a lot easier on you, however, because you have great advice in hand. Review and apply all of the tips you have just learned. Call (530) 693-3122 or contact us online for heating & air service in the Shingle Springs area.


Heating & Air Shingle Springs
3524 Buena Vista Dr.
Cameron Park, CA 95682
(530) 693-3122