Spring has traditionally been viewed as a time for new growth and new beginnings. Many homeowners take advantage of the warmer weather and sunshine to throw open their windows and jump into spring cleaning. As you plan your spring cleaning agenda this year, don’t forget that it’s essential to clean and maintain your air conditioning and heating equipment. Keeping up on this essential maintenance will help to ensure that your HVAC systems are going strong as spring turns into summer.
Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
Making a to-do checklist before you begin cleaning is one of the best ways to ensure that you don’t overlook those nooks and crannies that could really use some airing out. Remember that opening up those windows and letting in the sunshine can make even the most mundane of cleaning tasks seem less burdensome. You’ll enjoy a clean, fresh home if you remember to complete all of these tasks:
- Wash throw pillow covers, draperies and other household linens.
- Open up linen closets and storage spaces so that they can air out.
- Vacuum or mop underneath furniture and appliances.
- Pack and store your winter clothes, then air out your closets.
- Thoroughly wash and disinfect trash cans.
- Replace A/C and heater filters.
- Replace humidifier and air purifier filters.
- Have all HVAC ductwork and your condensate line cleaned by a professional contractor.
If just thinking about spring cleaning makes you tired, spread your tasks over several days or weekends. Clean out closets, storage rooms and your pantry before tackling the many living and sleeping areas of your home. This will help you to chase dirt and dust outside without needing to vacuum or mop more than once.
Why is HVAC Cleaning and Maintenance so Important?
Even the most diligent of homeowners can overlook HVAC maintenance when the time for spring cleaning rolls around. After all, you don’t see your ductwork or A/C filters on a daily basis. However, it’s absolutely essential that you have your HVAC system thoroughly cleaned before the warmer months of summer come and you need to use your A/C on a daily basis. You may be able to complete some tasks on your own. Most homeowners are able to change air filters and clean out fans. However, you’ll need to hire a licensed HVAC technician to complete more in-depth tasks such as cleaning the condensate line and ductwork.
Keeping up on HVAC maintenance has two primary benefits. First, it helps to improve your at-home comfort by ensuring that you are breathing clean air. Ductwork and filters can collect dust, pollen and other particulate pollutants that can cause respiratory irritations. Of course, regular HVAC maintenance also helps to ensure that your A/C and heating systems work reliably when you need them the most. Almost all homeowners can prevent expensive HVAC repairs by including basic servicing tasks in their spring cleaning checklists.
At Bill Joplin’s Air Conditioning & Heating, we’re happy to provide for the HVAC needs or residents and business owners throughout the McKinney area. Please call us today to make an appointment for maintenance, ductwork cleaning or system servicing.
