The heating and cooling systems in our homes provide essential comfort that we have come to rely on. For optimal HVAC longevity, it’s crucial to keep your system running efficiently, especially in areas with extreme weather. Your HVAC system is designed to keep you cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and handle the constant demands placed on it.

These comforts are more than just luxuries; they are vital for our health and safety. Neglecting maintenance can lead to failures, such as your air conditioner breaking down during a heatwave or your heater failing during a deep freeze.

To avoid frequent repairs or replacements, simple at-home HVAC maintenance can ensure your system works when you need it most. Serving the Tampa Bay area since 1946, Air Rescue has compiled essential HVAC longevity tips to help homeowners extend the life of their systems.

Keep Your System Running

For improved HVAC longevity, start with a simple step: change your filters regularly! A simple start: change your filters! Many homeowners go years without cleaning or replacing their filter, assuming it doesn’t do much. Your system wears out quickly while trying to push air through a dirty filter or clogged ductwork.

Second, set the system fan to ‘auto’ rather than ‘on’. That might sound contradictory; however, what ‘on’ means is that the fan on your unit outside will run constantly whether your system is heating or cooling your home, much like your car idling in your driveway; wear and tear still occurs.

Finally, try not to use your system as much. Yes, it is there for you to use, but it occasionally needs a breather. By using ceiling fans to circulate air during summer and wearing long sleeves to stay warmer during winter instead of letting your system run constantly will help it last longer.

By applying these HVAC longevity tips, you can enhance your system’s durability and optimize its performance over time.

When Should You Replace It?

Despite these measures, even the most meticulously maintained HVAC system has a finite lifespan. There are a few signs that your HVAC system is beyond repair and possibly in need of a replacement, including bad smells, higher than usual energy bills, weird sounds, and moisture buildup.

Start by having your local HVAC professionals like Air Rescue perform yearly tune-ups. This gives you the chance to ask them for an evaluation of your system, in which they can give you an estimate as to if your system is reaching the end of its usable life.

Truly, the best time to replace your HVAC system is before it fails you. Every system comes with an ‘expiration date’ of sorts; when it should be replaced. Know this unofficial cut off date so you can plan a window of when to have it replaced.

Air Rescue For HVAC Systems

Following our HVAC longevity tips will help you extend the lifespan of your system and ensure it runs efficiently for years. With both a residential and commercial customer base in Tampa Bay, Air Rescue installs and services air conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems of varying sizes. In addition to this work, they offer free second opinions on system replacements!

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