If you want the best possible performance out of your HVAC system, you need to know as much about it as you can. The following answers to several frequently asked questions about HVAC systems can help you keep your heating and cooling equipment in top shape.
How often should I have maintenance done? HVAC system maintenance is probably the most important factor in keeping furnaces, air conditioners, and heat pumps working effectively and efficiently. Preventive maintenance should be performed at least once a year--in the spring for cooling systems and in the fall for heating systems.
Are air filter changes important? Air not only help keep dust and other particulates out of your indoor air, they also help sustain the airflow your HVAC equipment needs. Air filters should be checked at least every month when your HVAC system is in operation, and changed when they get dirty or clogged.
Should I worry about HVAC system safety? Today's HVAC equipment is designed to work safely. Fuel-burning heating systems, such as gas furnaces, do produce potentially harmful gases, such as carbon monoxide. Special care should be taken to ensure these gases are safely vented to the outdoors.
Can a high-efficiency system really save money? High-efficiency heating and cooling equipment can substantially slash your monthly home comfort bills. In many cases, you can recover the cost of a high-efficiency system through monthly savings alone by about the halfway point of the system's life.
Will just any HVAC system work for me? Heating and cooling systems must be properly sized to ensure they have the functional capacity to produce the amount of comfort you need in your home. A load calculation can tell you and your HVAC pro how much heating or cooling is needed and the right size equipment to provide it.
Hartman Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning has been helping keep Fort Wayne residents comfortable for more than 50 years. Contact us today for more answers to your questions about your HVAC system and for the maintenance and repair services you need to keep your heating and cooling equipment working properly.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in New Haven, Indiana and surrounding Fort Wayne area about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Guide or call us at 260-376-2961.
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