Changing Filters in the HVAC System

If there is not a separate breaker and your unit is circulating air at an ambient temperature, the mechanism that heats or cools air may be lacking some essential chemical or feature to perform its task. If your heater is gas-powered, ensure that the pilot light is lit and that gas is still available. If your air conditioner isn't cooling, then the issue might be that the refrigerant is no longer effective. A variety of coolants are used in modern air conditioners. Just which one your unit uses should be documented in its manual, and if you are uncomfortable with the process of changing it yourself, then a qualified HVAC repair contractor should be consulted.

Preventive HVAC maintenance is the best means of minimizing or avoiding HVAC issues. Here are a few tips that will keep your unit operating at top efficiency.

First, change your filters regularly, typically once per month. Clogged filters can make your unit operate much less efficiently, requiring it to displace more air than is needed and imposing a strain upon its systems over time. Dirty filters also draw waste products into the unit itself which, given time, wear away at the internal machinery and cause parts to break down prematurely.

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