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Maintenance Tips

Keeping your heating and air conditioning systems in good working order
means your utility bills will be lower, your home will be more comfortable,
and you’ll need to call for repairs less often.


Benefits of Our Scheduled Maintenance Agreement: 


Dr. HVAC offers a preventative maintenance program to all of our customers.  This program is designed to relieve the stress of wondering when your HVAC equipment needs to be maintained.  Dr. HVAC will contact you to schedule your maintenance when it is needed. We will provide you with a complete precision tune-up and professional cleaning either annually or semi-annually for your heating and/or air conditioning equipment.

By enrolling in this program you will receive additional benefits such as:

  • 24 hour emergency service at our standard hourly rate; no overtime rates!

  • 15% discount on all parts needed for repairs and maintenance.

  • Priority scheduling

  • Lower hourly rate, lower utility bills, extended equipment life, fewer repairs, and improved capacity.

Maintenance Scheduling
Schedule a maintenance service call before the heating season starts. If there are any problems with your system, it’s better to find out before it’s freezing outside! Do the same for your air conditioning system before the sweltering season begins.

Filters
Replace your heating and air conditioning air filters every month that they’re in use. Operating your system with old, dirty filters means energy is wasted and your system may even be damaged. While you’re at it, check and clean the filters in your home’s air cleaners and humidifiers.

System Checks
If you have a forced air heating or air conditioning system check your furnace’s blower compartment and blower coils. Vacuum them if you see dirt and dust there. You should also check fan belt tension, and lubricate fan and motor bearings.

If you have a steam system, check the shut-off valve for leaks.

Bleed hot water system radiators at least once a year.

Don’t keep clutter near your furnace. It’s a fire hazard, and may keep your system from operating efficiently.

To make sure you’re getting the most out of your heating and air conditioning system, keep the heating registers and vents throughout the house free of dust, dirt, and pet hair by vacuuming them at least once a year.

Listen for odd sounds when your heating or air conditioning system kicks in. If you hear anything unusual, get in touch with your service professional so you can head off problems before they become serious.

In winter months, set your ceiling fan at its slowest speed and reverse it in order to gently push warm air down from the ceiling without generating a breeze.