By Team JSR

Now that the winter is over, It’s a great time for home-owners to feel productive when it comes to looking after their home with a to-do lists. But have you also added heating and cooling system in your Spring to-do list?

It’s never too late to get your heat pump or your A/C ready for the hot, humid Hamilton summer that is about to arrive in the coming months.

We’ve gathered a Spring HVAC to-do list for your home in Hamilton or in the Waikato region, so your home can stay cool, feel cosy, healthy, and efficient throughout summer.

1. Change Your Air Filters

Have you spent more time in your home compared to this last year and years before? Chances are your heat pump’s air filters have likely collected dirt, dust, pollen, and other pollutant from the great winter. The good news from this is that they’ve done their job! But the air filters have to be replaced every six months or once a year depending on the usage and the manufacturer specifications.

Air filters clogged with dirt are probable to the loss of filtration properties and cause your furnace, heat pump, or your air conditioner to work harder than it should when the air is pulling into the unit. Purchasing your own air filter is a DIY solution and economical way of improving indoor air quality without contrarily affecting your energy costs.

2. Wash off the loose debris From Outside HVAC Equipment

If you have a central ducted A/C or heat pump systems that incorporate a build in outdoor compressor, it’s important to clean the surrounding space. Leaves, stems, rubbish, raw materials, child’s toys, and anything that you keep in your backyard can lead to issues when you are required to use the cooling systems at the beginning of this Spring. Make sure to have a clear space around 12 to 18 inches of space outside the unit, including cutting overgrown grass, weeds, or plants around your outdoor compressor.

3. Check your thermostat if it’s functioning normally

Inspect your thermostat if it’s operating as it should. Make sure to check if it’s displaying the accurate temperature inside your home. If this issue keeps occurring, consider replacing or upgrading your thermostat with a smart thermostat. You deserve ease and comfort! With these small, smart thermostat handheld devices, you’re not just getting smarter home management comfort – you’re also saving on your energy bill.

4. Clean Heat Pump Or A/C Filters

If your heat pump includes a mini split system, which most unit models come with, allow you to easily clean your air filters by yourself.

Here are some tips on how to clean your heat pump filters:

Equipment needed:

– Safety Gloves (e.g. rubber gloves)

– Small Brush

1. Make sure the unit is switched off

Note: The main power isolation switch, usually found on the outdoor unit- but if you can’t find it, please call in your local heat pump service company for assistance.

2. Open the front panel

3. Remove the Air filters

4. Remove dirt with the small brush and rinse

with warm water until all debris and dirt is removed.

5. Dry the air filters with soft dry cloth

or place in a shade to dry

5. Book an Annual Heat pump Maintenance

The next thing on your to-do list should be to call in the specialists at JSR who are experts in heating, cooling, and indoor air quality. Our licensed heat pump technicians will look after your HVAC systems every step of the way.

Our HVAC system maintenance services include:

– Inspection of cooling coil and condenser coil

– Heat exchanger Validation

– Checking the Airflow

– Assessing of any temperature differences

– Volts and amps measurements

– Evaluating and testing all the safety checks

Tightening all electrical components

You’ll save time and money with a though out HVAC tune-up this Spring, as you prepare your home for the upcoming hot and dry Hamilton summer.

Want to know other ways to improve comfort in your home?

Improving the comfort of your home can be a struggle. Ask our lovely team at JSR about improving the overall performance of your heating and cooling system of your home. They’ll help you find the right upgrades, provide the right solution for your comfort issues, and cost-effective results.