Are you excited for cooler weather? More importantly, is your heating and cooling system prepared for the change in seasons? Your AC has worked hard this summer! Before giving it a break during winter, schedule maintenance to ensure your unit works properly and efficiently. Preventative fall AC maintenance will save you money on future repairs and prepare your AC unit for next season.
Do I Need Fall AC Maintenance?
Fall AC maintenance is crucial for preventative care, identifying and fixing minor issues before they become costly repairs, and helping to save on energy bills. It also improves indoor air quality by reducing dust and allergens and helps you avoid emergency repairs. Regular maintenance keeps your warranty valid and prepares your heating system for winter, ensuring reliable performance and peace of mind year-round.
Here are a few more benefits to completing your fall ac maintenance checklist:
Prolong the Unit’s Lifespan
Your HVAC system is an investment for your home and family. When properly cared for, AC units can serve you for many years! In some cases, purchasing a new AC unit might be necessary. However, when you care for the healthy working unit you already have, you can prolong replacing your unit and experience fewer repairs along the way!
Prepare Your Heating System for the Colder Season
Florida may not have any claim to fame when it comes to harsh winters, but Floridians know that it can get quite chilly during the winter months. Soon, you will be thinking about starting your heat back up and letting your AC take a breather. Fall AC maintenance will ensure that your heating system is ready to run, so you and your family can stay toasty and warm this winter!
Give Your HVAC System a Refresh
Your AC unit deserves a “job well done” for keeping you cool all summer long. With the wear and tear of a hot summer, problems can bubble beneath the surface without you knowing it. AC maintenance after an intense season will identify any issues in need of repair and ensure your unit is in great condition before it relaxes in the winter.
Maintain Energy Efficiency with Regular AC Maintenance
It is no secret that energy bills have been on the rise. But did you know that maintaining a well-working, efficient AC unit can decrease your energy bill by 5% to 10%? When your AC is working smoothly, there is no need for extra energy to be exerted to overcome issues, such as a dirty filter, clogged drain lines, or low refrigerant levels. Stay one step ahead with preventative AC maintenance and watch your energy bill drop!
Clear Outdoor Debris
An important aspect of AC maintenance to remember is to keep your outdoor unit clear of debris, such as overgrowth, leaves, twigs, and more. Your AC unit needs ample access to the air and space around your unit. Oftentimes, outdoor debris can harm your unit by blocking vents or damaging the unit with dents. As we slow down from summer—a peak growing season—now is a great time to clear any overgrown vegetation from around your outdoor unit before winter.
Your Fall AC Maintenance Checklist
Now that you know why fall HVAC maintenance is important, the next step is to know what to do with your AC in the fall. There are several things you can do yourself to maintain your HVAC system in these cooler months. Here’s our fall AC maintenance checklist for you!
1. Change Your Filters
While your filter change schedule may differ, it’s always a good rule of thumb to switch out your AC filters on a seasonal basis. Dirty air filters cause your unit to work even harder and decrease your indoor air quality. It takes less than five minutes to set your unit and system up for success!
2. Consider Duct Cleaning
Duct cleaning offers so many benefits, not only to your unit but to your entire home. It promotes cleaner air by removing debris and potential allergens from your ductwork. With the removal of these, air can easily circulate through your home, meaning less work on your unit. The best way to know if your ductwork needs cleaning is to schedule an inspection with our team.
3. Schedule a Checkup
The first thing you should do once summer is officially over is schedule your AC checkup. Not only is this a good practice—and convenient when you are a preventative maintenance member—but it helps to catch minor repairs before they become costly problems.
Your technician will also perform routine cleaning to keep your unit running smoothly. Like going to the doctor or dentist for a routine cleaning, you can extend that same level of care and consideration to your AC unit each autumn season.
4. Invest in Smart Technology
Smart technology has allowed our homes to be even more efficient and convenient than ever before. This includes your AC needs! As we enter fall, it’s a great time to think about giving your home and your system some additional upgrades. Smart thermostats are an easy way to protect your comfort with little to no effort.
Programming your temperature to increase and decrease throughout the day based on your routine will help to reduce your energy costs. Plus, when temperatures fluctuate during an unpredictable Florida day, you can automatically set different temperatures to accommodate the chilly nights and the warmer afternoons.
Comfort Temp Has Solutions During Every Season
Don’t “fall” for the false sense of security that your unit doesn’t have to work nearly as hard this autumn. By following these steps, you can enjoy all that the season has to offer without worrying that your unit will give out on you!
For year-round comfort and 24/7 assistance, trust your Comfort Temp team to help you tackle your post-summer checklist with ease! Contact us to schedule your next service.
