Best Practices To Minimize Wear And Tear On HVAC Systems

Matthew Gladman -

Your HVAC system is a luxury you use throughout the year. It keeps you warm during the winters and cools you in the summers as well. But, this also means that your HVAC system will go through more wear and tear due to that continuous usage. Feeling concerned? Well, here are some tips that are very helpful in minimizing the wear and tear on your HVAC system.

Top 5 Practices To Minimize Wear And Tear On Your HVAC System

1) Change The Air Filter Regularly

If someone asks you, "what is that one piece of advice you would give me to reduce the overuse of my HVAC system?" your answer should be, "change the air filter regularly". Yes, the air filter plays a vital role in your HVAC system's overall life span. How? The air filter has tiny pores that capture the debris or dust. The dust and debris start filling those pores, and it reduces the airflow. Ultimately, this forces the system to perform more cooling or heating cycles, causing more wear and tear.

2) Duct Inspection and Cleaning

Dirty or dusty air ducts reduce the airflow from the HVAC system to your rooms/house. Moreover, the duct seals can fail or degrade, and gaps may start building between the ducts' segments. These leaky ducts can waste the cool/hot air produced by the system up to 30 per cent.

Apart from that, these gaps also make space for pests, dust, and debris, causing more wear and tear. That is why it is very important to inspect, clean, and seal the ducts regularly.

3) Vents Cleaning

The air vents can easily collect pet hair, grime, dust, or any type of debris that reduces the airflow. Therefore, Heating Experts suggests you clean the vents at least once a month. Just take off the vent covers and follow these steps:

  • Get some warm water and add a few drops of dish soap to it.
  • Use a soft microfiber cloth and the solution to clean the vent cover’s surfaces.
  • Then, dry the vent cover but use a different piece of cloth.
  • Apply this method to all vent covers in every room.
  • When you are drying the covers, you can use a dry vacuum or standard vacuum's hose to suck any debris left in the vent's opening.

4) Seal Air Leaks

We all know that the basic function of an HVAC system is to provide consistent temperature in the house/rooms. However, any leaks can cause an unwanted exchange with outdoor air. If the thermostat is anywhere around or near those air leaks, it will automatically force the system to produce more cycles. Ultimately, this hastens the wear and tear process. The solution is simple; you need to minimize the air leaks, especially from doors and windows.

5) Keep Your Home Clean

Now, this can be surprising for you because how can a clean home reduce the wear and tear of your HVAC system? Well, it is pretty simple; if you keep your home clean, the chances of dust particles or debris making its way to the ducts will be minimized.

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