Spring HVAC Tune-Up:

Why Furnace & AC Maintenance in Spring Is Smart

If you wonder whether to schedule a spring HVAC tune-up as warmer weather gets closer and closer, just to ask yourself: how did my furnace handle the winter weather? A springtime maintenance call for your HVAC system ensures that both your heating and cooling systems are in good shape. Your expert winter and spring HVAC tune-up and maintenance specialists at Simons Heating and Cooling includes seasoned professionals who understand how to best maintain your HVAC system’s peak performance. Here’s why furnace maintenance, and doing so in spring, can be a great idea!

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time for HVAC Maintenance

Even though we think of warmer weather once spring arrives, there can still be periods of large fluctuations in the daily temperatures. If the winter was especially cold, that can result in quite a bit of wear and tear on your heating and HVAC system as a whole. This is exactly why scheduling routine HVAC maintenance around this time is so beneficial. Using the inspection to find and fix any potential problems is just what an experienced HVAC technician can provide.

Just the same, the arrival of spring serves as a reminder that you should have your air conditioning or other cooling system running its best for the warmer months ahead. If you’re really after the best results, we recommend getting on a preventative maintenance schedule to ensure your AC is always running at peak performance for many years.

What Do Spring HVAC Tune-Ups Cover? Here Are Five Examples

Professional HVAC maintenance, mostly regular tune-up appointments, are the best way to keep your HVAC system from wearing down over time. When one of our technicians comes by for a visit, they’ll start with a close inspection of key components. If anything is dirty or grimy, a good cleaning comes next. Depending on what they find, here are a few other common tasks for a maintenance call:

1. Changing Air Filters: We clean or replace your air filters on a regular basis to keep airflow unobstructed. How often this is needed can depend on the filter’s design as well as your home’s air quality.
2. Replacing Coolant: A refrigerant leak can keep your AC unit from working efficiently. When there’s less coolant, we’ll replenish and look for signs of a leak. In some cases, however, replacing the system may be the most cost-efficient option.
3. Cleaning and Flushing Drain Lines: Both your air conditioner and furnace need drainage for any excess moisture. When it’s clogged, it could impact other parts of the system. We’ll make sure the drainage system is totally clear to prevent water damage and keep things flowing smoothly.
4. Confirm Safety Features Work: The best HVAC equipment includes built-in safety features that protect you and your utilities from the effects of a problem. Your technician may check these functions, especially as the unit gets older.
5. Check All Electrical Connections: Even the smallest electrical connections within your HVAC system can disrupt things if they’re blocked or detached entirely. There are some hallmark signs of electrical problems, like short-cycling or repetitive buzzing sounds.

No matter what kind of HVAC system you have, the best way to look after it long-term is to stop problems before they appear in the first place. At minimum, dealing with things when they’re causing the fewest issues.

Fortunately, that’s just what experienced maintenance professionals like Simons’ specialize in. In particular, we recommend a yearly maintenance plan that includes whole-system tune-ups for increasing the longevity of your system, maintaining warranties, along with other perks. Exclusive discounts for parts and emergency service make a maintenance plan an even better investment.