An annual maintenance check can do that when you have an HVAC system you want to keep at the highest efficiency levels. After all, you might have a system that’s only a year or two old, and you want to keep it like new. HVAC preventative maintenance plans provides some immediate benefits and reduces the likelihood of any future problems developing.

Spring/Summer Maintenance Checklist:

• Replace All Filters
• Clean Evaporator Coils and Condensers.
• Clear Clogs and Clean Drain Lines to Ensure Proper Flow
• Remove Any Standing Water from Drain Pans to Avoid Overflows
• Remove Any Debris from Around the Unit, If it is Outdoors
• Inspect Ducts for Dust, Mold or Debris
• Check the Refrigerant Charge
• Check for Possible Leaks
• Check Thermostats and Their Controls
• Check All Connections and the Electrical System
• Make Sure the Fan Motor is Operating Correctly
• Inspect the Blowers and Blades to Maintain Proper Airflow
• Lubricate Any Moving Parts
• Check the HVAC Cabinet for Leaks
• Replace Worn Pulleys and Belts

This list includes items that get your air conditioner up and running for warmer weather. You can also do a winter preventive maintenance check as well, which consists of the same items. Here are some of the tangible benefits involved in a regular maintenance plan.

• Lower Energy Bills
• Fewer Repair Bills
• Avoid Catastrophes
• Equipment Lasts Longer
• Better Air Quality