School’s out for summer! And if you have any plans for a family vacation, I’m sure this well-deserved trip will fill you with joy! If adequately prepared for, your summer getaway can be even more delightful! A solid strategy in advance is ideal, but we realize that life can be full of distractions, causing some needed practices to go neglected. Our reliable HVAC professionals at Upper Arlington Heating & Air want to speak on some reoccurrences of overlooked pre-vacation obligations for your HVAC system that is essential to tend to, assuring your home is a place of comfort and delight upon your return!
Why Spruce Up Your Ducts/Registers Before A Summer Getaway?
If you have not yet had the chance to get your ducts/registers cleaned recently, we want to inspire you to do so now! Ohio’s humidity, popular in the summer, will drive you to operate your AC more frequently. Periodic air duct cleanings significantly enhance your home’s indoor air quality. Your utility bill will decrease, producing savings while allowing you to feel better about any future vacation spending. In addition, pollutants in your heating and cooling system will make it run poorly, endangering your system’s life expectancy. Yes, indeed, it is true that filters support your system by trapping dust and debris. However, your ducts/registers still get messy from continuous use. Piling dust and debris hinder appropriate airflow from effectively moving through your AC. By enabling your system to perform with clean ducts and registers, your AC will be more cost-efficient and enjoyable, awaiting your return.
What Is the Significance of Inspecting My Outdoor HVAC Unit Before Travelling?
If you plan to travel for a chunk of time, the odds are you will be cutting your grass before your departure. Remember your outdoor HVAC unit while mowing; pay attention to how you mow to prevent freshly cut grass from blowing toward your condenser. Likewise, make sure you bag any excess grass clippings from your lawn and inspect the edges of your unit for any other obstructions. While this may seem unnecessary, understand that your cooling system’s functionality can rapidly decline if your outer condensing unit is disrupted by lawn debris. When heat cannot accurately vacate the condenser into the air, your household’s cooling capacities will suffer. Additionally, reduced airflow can distress your outdoor unit, requiring repairs and replacements that can negatively impact your wallet!
What Is the Importance of Properly Sealing My Windows and Doors Before Summer Vacation?
The importance of properly securing and locking your doors and windows shut is to deter anyone unwelcome from trespassing within your home while you are absent. Like locking up your home for security, sealing your doors and windows is essential to prevent Ohio’s heat and humidity from infiltrating your house. According to research, drafts are behind up to 30% of a home’s undesirable temperature inconstancy. So while allowing a little bit of outdoor air in here and there may not seem like a problem, it is a sincere cause for ACs to become overworked in preserving your home’s cool atmosphere. If you are ahead of the game and have already implemented weather strips or caulking to seal your windows and doors, but muggy air is still slipping in, you should look for structural weaknesses more closely. Adequate sealing lets cold air in while sealing hot air out, lessening your energy bill and carbon footprint!
Prevent the preventable by taking these simple actions, so you can better loosen up on that summer getaway! Our experts at Upper Arlington Heating & Air are here and ready to help! It will benefit you also to know that duct cleaning is not a component of our routine maintenance service, so contacting us ahead of time is advisable to ensure your HVAC needs are accordingly met. Call us today at (614) 490-7507, or schedule an appointment now by clicking here! We appreciate your time and truly hope your summer travels are remarkable!
