How Often Should You Get HVAC Maintenance?
The weather in Missoula, MT, goes from one extreme to another. Winters can be frigid, windy, and snowy, and summers can be intensely hot. You’ll need a reliable heating and cooling system to get you through these extremes and keep your home safe and comfortable. Maintaining your heating and cooling system is essential to its efficiency and effectiveness. Follow these tips for how frequently and when to schedule HVAC maintenance. Springtime Tune-up for Your Air Conditioner Central air conditioning systems need a springtime maintenance visit. April and May are good times of the year to schedule this visit. During an air conditioner tune-up, we measure the refrigerant level, clean the condensate line and replace the air filter. Autumn Maintenance for Your Heating System Heating system maintenance is critical for your health and safety in the winter months of the year. We recommend scheduling a heating system maintenance visit any time in September through November. During a heating maintenance visit, our technicians check the pilot or igniter, heat exchanger, and combustion chamber. We also check and replace the air filter and clean the burners. Semi-annual Tune-ups for Your Heat Pump If your Missoula home has a heat pump, you’ll use it...
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