{"id":43,"date":"2019-07-23T09:30:16","date_gmt":"2019-07-23T09:30:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/?p=43"},"modified":"2019-07-09T12:58:11","modified_gmt":"2019-07-09T12:58:11","slug":"how-often-should-you-get-your-hvac-system-checked-for-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalheatingcooling.us\/blog\/2019\/07\/23\/how-often-should-you-get-your-hvac-system-checked-for-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Should You Get Your HVAC System Checked for Maintenance?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Statistics show that 47% of the total energy<\/u><\/a>\u00a0homeowners spend in their house goes into cooling and heating. The report also showed that 14 percent goes into water heating.<\/p>\n

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So, when your HVAC system is consuming a lot more energy than it should, it should send alarm bells ringing in your mind.<\/p>\n

But your HVAC system not working properly shouldn\u2019t be the only time you should get it checked. No matter what type of system you have, in order to ensure it works perfectly, you need to get it inspected every now and then.<\/p>\n

But the real question is: how often should you get it inspected?<\/p>\n

What You Can Do Yourself<\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If the problem is something as minor as clogged filters, you don\u2019t need to call an HVAC service every month. Depending on how often you use your HVAC system, you can clean the filters yourself.<\/p>\n

If you use your HVAC system every day, you\u2019ll need to clean them every month. If not, then you\u2019ll need to clean them every 2 months.<\/p>\n

But it\u2019s not just the interior. Make sure you\u2019re also taking care of the exterior of your HVAC system. You\u2019ll need to clean it every week thoroughly. Make sure there\u2019s no dirt or debris that goes inside and damages the valves.<\/p>\n

Light cleaning should be done almost every day if you have the time. It\u2019ll prevent dirt and dust from accumulating. This will ensure that by the end of the week, you won\u2019t have to clean your HVAC system thoroughly.<\/p>\n

When to Call in a Professional <\/b><\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are some things that require a professional inspection. You shouldn\u2019t attempt to fix these problems yourself so that your HVAC doesn\u2019t incur damage.<\/p>\n