Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to make sure your HVAC system is clean and ready to tackle the upcoming season. While many air conditioner repair companies suggest that you have your HVAC system professionally cleaned and serviced twice a year, it’s especially critical to make sure your system is in tip-top condition during the spring. Most geographic areas in the United States endure very hot days during the summer, and the chance that you will need your air conditioning system to function properly this summer is relatively high.

Clean it Yourself, or Hire a Professional
Some homeowners are able to successfully clean and prepare their air conditioning system each spring. But if you are like most homeowners, you want to leave that job to a professional. Spring is the time of year in which many air conditioner repair companies receive phone calls for springtime maintenance. If you have not yet scheduled a springtime maintenance appointment, make sure to call sooner rather than later. Air conditioner service companies can get very busy as soon as the weather turns warm.

Easy Spring Cleaning Tasks
While your air conditioner repair company can handle the most difficult aspects of cleaning your HVAC system this spring, there are several tasks that are simple for any homeowner to complete, including:

• Checking the thermostat. Does it seem to work properly? Do you know how to set it?
• Trying to turn on the air conditioning system. Before you call and schedule a routine maintenance appointment with your air conditioner repair company, make sure your system turns on. If it doesn’t, the repair company should be alerted ahead of time so they know how much time to allot to your appointment.
• Making sure your HVAC system’s air filter is clean. This is a simple task and requires only a few minutes of time. Make sure to always have clean HVAC filters on hand so the filter can be changed every few weeks.
• Turning off your home’s whole house humidifier. If the outdoor weather is heating up, you can probably turn off your whole house humidifier for the season. If you don’t know how to shut off the system, your air conditioner repair company should be able to help.
• Making sure the insulation around your doors and windows is still intact. Your home can lose a considerable amount of cool air produced by your air conditioner during the summer through improperly sealed windows and doors.
• Checking to see if your air vents are blocked. It can be difficult to remember that you placed a piece of furniture or a rug over an air vent. Make sure to check your entire home for blocked or closed air vents. A blocked air vent restricts air flow.

Remember, when it comes to spring cleaning your HVAC system, there are many things you can do on your own that require minimal time and money. For more complicated cleaning tasks, make sure to schedule an appointment with your air conditioner repair service company before the heat of summer arrives.