Your heating and air conditioning system is an essential part of your Winston-Salem, NC home. It offers you clean air and a pleasant temperature so you can always be comfortable in your own home. Most homeowners neglect their HVAC system until it causes them grief or breaks down on them. Anytime you need heating and air conditioning help, it can feel confusing and complicated because it’s not common knowledge. Today, we’re outlining some of the most popular and common heating and cooling questions our technicians receive here at Gwyn Plumbing Heating Cooling.
How Often Should I Schedule Professional HVAC Maintenance?
Regular heating and air conditioning maintenance is extremely important if you want your HVAC system to perform efficiently and optimally for a long time. For best results, we recommend having your heating system professionally inspected once a year before the heating season begins and then your cooling system professionally inspected once a year before the cooling system begins.
Should I Repair or Replace My HVAC System?
Your heating and air conditioning system is an expensive investment. We know the last thing you want to hear is that you need to replace it. When figuring out whether or not you need to repair or replace your HVAC system, our professionals consider the following factors:
- The age of the equipment
- How expensive the repair will be
- The efficiency rating & your utility bills
- Indoor comfort
- How long you plan to live in the home
- And more
If there is something wrong with your HVAC system, be sure to call in the professionals at Gwyn Services or check out more of our heating and air conditioning services here: https://www.gwynservices.com/hvac-services !
How Can I Lower My HVAC Energy Usage?
When your heating and air conditioning system runs, it uses energy. If you want to reduce your energy bills and overall usage, you’ll need to make sure your HVAC system is running properly. The following factors will help reduce your energy bills and usage:
- Regular air filter replacements
- Routine HVAC maintenance
- Clean ductwork
- Proper thermostat and control system settings
- Fixing insulation
- Programmable and smart thermostats
- And more!
How Often Should I Replace My Air Filters?
Generally speaking, you should replace your air filters every one to three months. However, inspecting your filter every 30 days to see how dirty/clean it is and then assessing whether or not it’s time to replace your air filter is a good idea. Regularly replacing your air filters is very important. A clogged and dirty air filter diminishes airflow and makes your HVAC system work less efficiently. This can lead to higher utility bills as well as costly breakdowns and repairs.
If you have another heating and air conditioning question you want asked, give the Gwyn Plumbing Heating Cooling team a call today!
