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Hi there, my name is Michelle. I created this site to talk to you about maintaining your HVAC system on your own and with help from contractors. Your HVAC system controls the temperature and air quality in your home. When this system starts to malfunction, you may notice a decrease in your comfort levels. You can perform preventative maintenance to keep this system running year round. From these posts you'll hopefully be able to learn about DIY and professional maintenance tasks that need to be performed regularly. My site will also cover common faults and repairs for HVAC components. Thank you.

Four Tips For Closing Down Your AC Unit During Colder Months

30 June 2016
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When warmer weather fades into fall, one thing you should try to give some attention to in your home is closing down your AC unit. Preparing for your AC unit's off-season might involve cleaning, servicing, and protecting your AC while it isn't in use. Here are four tips when it comes to shutting down your air conditioning for the winter.

1. Covering Your Exterior AC Unit

Depending on where you live in the country, your AC unit might be better off covered throughout colder months. This can help keep fallen branches, rain, and snow from damaging your exterior AC unit when inclement weather hits. Be sure to invest in a fitted cover rather than a tarp. This won't let in moisture or leave space for pests to burrow into your AC unit.

2. Give Your AC Vents Some Attention

Shutting down your AC unit for the off-season can be a good time to vacuum in and around vents. This will get the dust out of your home and keep debris from getting stirred up if you eventually use these vents for heating. If your vents are primarily used for your AC cooling system, closing vents completely can keep out drafts and block pests from entering ventilation systems.

3. Changing Air Conditioning Filters

If your AC unit requires a filter change periodically, a great time to do this is at the end of the summer. This will get errant dust particles out of your AC unit and will keep this clean throughout colder months. Having this as part of your end-of-the-season checklist can make sure you keep your AC unit in good condition throughout the year.

4. Schedule Yearly Service

Another thing you can do at the end of the summer is have your AC unit serviced by a professional. This can be a great time to schedule servicing because HVAC repair specialists won't be swamped like they might be during the summer. They can clean or replace filters you may not feel comfortable doing on your own, refill refrigerant, and check on cooking equipment.

While you might think that simply turning of your AC unit for the fall and winter is good enough, you can get more mileage out of your system overall if you can do some maintenance-related tasks at the same time. Getting all parts of your AC unit cleaned and serviced at the end of the summer will help this be ready to go next summer.

For more information, go to sites of professional air conditioning services.