The arrival of the summer season means that warm days and high temperatures will soon be the norm. You’ll likely have to turn to your AC unit often to keep you and your home cool amidst the heat. 

With how frequently your AC will be in use this summer, keeping your HVAC system in good health and free of any issues is of the utmost importance. Any HVAC issue could leave you unprotected against the season’s sweltering heat. 

While many options are available, proactive HVAC maintenance is the best way to guarantee that your HVAC system runs smoothly for the entire summer. 

Switch out Your Air Filters

Air filters are essential as they trap contaminants like dust, mold and dirt, preventing them from spreading throughout your home and preserving indoor air quality. However, performing this role means your filters can become clogged with contaminants over time. 

A clogged air filter will disrupt airflow, meaning that your HVAC unit will have to exert itself harder to compensate. Not only will this lead to inefficient energy usage and costly utility bills, but it can also result in your HVAC system overheating and breaking down, requiring air conditioning repair. 

Replacing your filters every 90 days will help ensure that they never get too dirty. For those with children or older adults in your home, you might even want to consider switching your filters out every 60 days to err on the safe side. 

Maintain Your Outdoor Unit

Your AC’s outdoor unit helps cool your home by taking the heat from your property and releasing it outside. A malfunctioning outdoor unit will be unable to do this, which means that the heat in your home will remain, making things uncomfortable for everyone on your property.

Reach out to an HVAC maintenance service like ProFlo HVAC to take care of your AC’s outdoor unit. We’ll keep your condenser operating properly by cleaning specific areas like the compressor unit and coils and removing any debris found. Our technicians will also inspect every part of your outdoor unit to ensure nothing is out of line. 

Keep Your Condensate Drain Line Clog-Free

The condensate drain line funnels water that has been produced from the refrigerant conversion process away from your HVAC unit. However, debris accrued over time can lead to it becoming clogged. A clogged drain line can cause severe damage to your HVAC system and even lead to mold growth if not addressed quickly enough.  

If you notice that your condensate pan is constantly moldy or that a musty smell emits from your AC, there’s a good chance you have a clogged drain line. Have an HVAC maintenance service come to your home to unclog your drain line and clean it to remove any interfering debris. 

Clean Your Ducts

Your AC ducts are responsible for air circulation throughout your home. When they get too dirty, your AC will experience a dropoff in performance, and indoor air quality will worsen. The last thing you want is to breathe in bacterial material or dusty debris because of unclean air ducts. 

Have an HVAC maintenance service to clean your ducts and vents periodically. This will protect your air quality and keep your AC running as it should.

Don’t let a malfunctioning HVAC system ruin your summer. Get in touch with ProFlo HVAC for world-class HVAC maintenance and AC repairs. We can keep your AC unit functioning correctly and prevent any severe issues from arising with our industry-leading services from our HVAC contractors. You can count on us due to our extensive experience delivering excellent quality work and outstanding customer service to Murrieta, Temecula and Canyon Lake homeowners. If you’re ready to turn to the expert HVAC contractors for your next HVAC maintenance project, call us at (951) 694-1300 or visit us online.