Follow these helpful tips to put yourself in the best position.

Know the name and type of system you currently have before looking for a repair person. This will enable you to give your contractor asks for this information.

Turn it off so you don’t get hurt or break something. Then, take the grill off, pull the blades out, and begin cleaning the unit and them gently.

Your outdoor HVAC unit may suffer when trees lose their leaves. Make sure the unit’s fan grill is cleaned often during the leaves begin to fall. The fan must be unobstructed to work properly, and if debris is blocking this air flow, you will end up with many headaches with the unit.

Put outdoor condensers in the shade if you are installing them.

Have the HVAC system serviced at least yearly. This should happen in the fall and again in the spring.

During the visit, they will inspect the motor of the system, oil the unit’s moving parts and ensure the unit has proper freon levels. These simple things will boost the performance of your system running at peak performance.

Never let your home to rise to a dangerously hot temperature. An air …