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After investing thousands of dollars in installing your ducted heating and cooling system, it is critical that you understand what is involved in ducted unit maintenance. Missing one simple step might lead to major issues that could force you to sweat through the summer and shiver in the winter. It is not worth ignoring routine maintenance or waiting for the system to malfunction! Here you will get expert advice on how to keep your ducted H&C running efficiently for years to come.
Your ducted refrigerated heating and cooling unit is an integral part of your Melbourne home. Some even consider it a family member that works the hardest. If you have a ducted unit in your home, it is high time you start giving it some love in return. By love, we mean you need to pay close attention to routine maintenance – that’s all this system requires in return from you.
Installing a ducted heating & cooling system is an excellent solution for maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the year. During the colder months, you can enjoy pleasant indoor temperatures and during the warmer months, you can enjoy cool air without humidity. That being said, routine AC maintenance of the system is the best way to enjoy year-round comfort.
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Ducted Heating and Cooling System Maintenance Tips
The following should be included in a typical maintenance check-up:
- Check your thermostat settings to ensure that your heating system keeps you comfortable when you are at home and saves you money on electricity when you are not there.
- Tighten any electrical connections, and assess voltage and current on motors to ensure they are working properly. Faulty electrical connections can result in the inability to operate your air ventilation system safely and can shorten the life of important components.
- Ensure that all moving components are lubricated. Parts that do not have adequate lubrication produce friction in motors, which increases the amount of power consumed.
- Check the controls of the heating and cooling system to confirm that they are operating properly and safely. To ensure that the HVAC system starts, works, and shuts down correctly, check the equipment’s beginning cycle before using it.
Here is how you can maintain your ducted H&C system for better energy-efficiency and optimal comfort.
TIP #1: Clean And Replace The Air Filter
The filter system is an important component of a ducted system since it keeps dirt, debris, and other airborne pollutants from entering the unit. It is advised that every owner replaces or cleans the filter on a regular basis, depending on how much the system is being used. This is due to the fact that it filters and captures dust, grime, and other contaminants that after a period start to clog the system and lead to major complications ranging from poor airflow and indoor quality.
Examine the filter to check whether it has gathered a significant amount of dirt. If it is entirely clogged, you may want to consider replacing it. You can clean or replace the air filter of your system to avoid it from malfunctioning in the future.
TIP #2: Get Your Ducted Refrigerated System Serviced
Servicing your ducted heating and cooling system on a regular basis will help you avoid future issues and unnecessary expenses, as well as keep it operating at full performance all year long. It’s preferable to get the system serviced at least once a year by an expert HVAC professional to ensure it is in optional condition before the start of the season.
While regular servicing is important, you can clean the unit yourself once every 2-3 months to prevent the accumulation of dust, debris, and other pollutants within the system. It goes without saying that you should only try it if you have any prior knowledge and experience.
TIP #3: Regularly Clean The System
A vital component of ducted system maintenance is a regular cleaning. This will entail the following steps:
- Checking the interior of your vent covers for dirt and grime is a good idea.
- Filter cleaning is performed once the filter has been examined (using warm water with a small amount of natural detergent and then drying with a soft cloth)
- When the system is first turned on, look for visible dust blasting out of the vents.
How Often Should I Service My Ducted Heating and Cooling System?
Frequent maintenance ensures that the system is operating at optimal efficiency, ensuring that you aren’t wasting money because of a badly performing ducted gas heating system. Regular annual maintenance is recommended, but it is also a good idea to have it serviced once every 6 months if you have a gas ducted heating system with add-on cooling.
You can consult with a ComfyHome specialist to discuss when is the right time to service your ducted refrigerated system in Melbourne.
Read More: Factors To Consider When Hiring An HVAC Contractor.
Call A Pro To Do The Job
Even though your ducted system appears to be functioning well, it may not be. However, because the effectiveness of your unit diminishes gradually, you may not even be aware of the amount of the decline until you are attempting to heat your house and the system just cannot keep up.
Your ducted system needs annual maintenance and servicing to ensure that it continues to operate effectively. When you don’t take care of the system, it has to work harder, which finally results in it burning out. This frequently results in a domino effect, causing even more significant damage to the other components within the system.
A skilled expert from ComfyHome should be called in once a year to ensure that your gas ducted heating system is operating at peak performance and efficiency. We can assist you with cleaning and check for any necessary preventative repairs required in the future. These fixes might save you a lot of trouble in the future! Contact Us to schedule maintenance today.