Spring Cleaning pertains to all levels of a home. The floors, the furniture, clutter and of equal importance the appliances and HVAC systems of a home.
This Spring, help prepare your home with HVAC cleaning and tuneups for the hottest months in Tennessee! This post examines how to prepare and helpful tips for maintaining HVAC systems in hot weather and summer months in Tennessee.
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How Can I See My HVAC Air Quality?
There are a few do it yourself (DIY) options to identify HVAC air quality within an interior space.
One of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to identify the air quality is to use an air filter to monitor the air quality. Homeowners need to perform at least two tests. One test to form a baseline and another with the heater on. A third test can be performed with the AC system on to see if there is a difference in air quality between the heating settings and air conditioning settings.
Air quality sensors are available and affordable. Additionally, many air purifiers, space heaters and higher end fans have built in air quality sensors. Follow the steps to help identify if HVAC is negatively impacting air quality.
It is best to run these tests at least three times to account for anomalies and outliers. Then take the aggregate of the tests.
HVAC technicians have robust testing mechanisms that monitor carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, particulate monitor, volatile organic compounds and additional metrics.
Test 1 – Baseline Air Quality
The first step is to establish a baseline. Utilize the air quality sensor on a device to identify what the normal air quality is in a given space.
Take the air quality score after several hours of not utilizing any HVAC system and when windows and screen doors are closed. This will help limit the contaminants in the space.
Test 2 – Heater Air Quality
Turn on the heater. Wait twenty minutes and examine the air quality outlined on the sensor. If the air quality has decreased, it is likely a result of the contaminants from the HVAC system.
Test 3 – Air Conditioner Air Quality
Turn on the air conditioning setting or AC unit. Allow the AC to run to the desired temperature. Once the desired temperature is reached, analyze the air quality.
What Are Signs My HVAC Systems Needs Maintenance?
Funky smells, high energy bills, strange noises and extended periods of operation are common symptoms of HVAC maintenance.
When homeowners experience any of the common issues, it is best to have a Tennessee licensed HVAC technician assess the system and identify any issues associated with the heating and cooling system.
How To Clean HVAC Systems?
The easiest way to clean an HVAC system is to properly maintain it. HVAC technicians provide regular service to ensure an over with annual maintenance plans. Ductwork can be fragile and assessing and properly cleaning HVAC components can be difficult for individuals without experience.
Contracting with an HVAC maintenance team helps ensure an HVAC system is clean and in good working condition. When maintenance does not occur, an HVAC system circulates dirty and potentially harmful air around the house.
Experienced HVAC technicians understand how to properly clean residential HVAC, ETAC and mini split systems.
To clean an HVAC system you will need PPE and additional tools. This equipment includes
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- Masks
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- Eyewear
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- Shop Vac
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- Brush
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- Assorted screwdrivers
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- Air Filters
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- Cleaning Cloths
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- Paper Towels
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- Water
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- Bucket
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- Ladder
If you don’t have all of these materials, HVAC companies are happy to maintain these systems . Ongoing HVAC maintenance can greatly assist residential homeowners and property managers. Below are some of the components cleaned and maintained for HVAC systems:
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- Air filters
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- Blowers
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- Vents
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- Coils
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- Ductwork
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- Electric components
Help prepare HVAC systems for Summer with ongoing maintenance and inspections.
