The Benefits of Proactive HVAC Maintenance

CONCORD — Whether in regard to your car, home or personal health, it’s always better to be proactive rather than reactive about maintenance. When it comes to your home’s heating and cooling system, a great way to exercise pro-activity is to test it for proper operation long before you need it.

It’s better to find out in spring that your home’s air conditioner needs servicing than on a hot summer day. For this reason, prior to summer, it’s a good idea to turn on your air conditioner and let it run so you can test your thermostat and make sure the air is coming out cold in all the vents. Likewise, you should perform a similar test of your heater prior to summer. Testing your heater during a warmer season offers the added benefit of ventilating that initial smell of singed dust without letting in cold winter air.

In any case, it’s far more advantageous to find out about an HVAC system problem during the off season than when it’s needed most, so make an effort to be proactive about testing yours.