Do-It-Yourself Tips

With proper maintenance and care your cooling and heating equipment will operate dependably for many years. There are several maintenance items that you can do yourself to help ensure the best performance while saving you money.

Check Filter

Check the air filter in your furnace or fan coil each month. A dirty filter will cause excessive wear on your furnace, air conditioner or heat pump.

Remove Debris

Keep your outdoor condensing unit free of debris. If you keep grass clippings, leaves, shrubbery and debris away from your outdoor unit, it should only require minimal care.

Clean Humidifier

Clean your humidifier at the beginning of every heating season.

Check Level

Make sure your outdoor coil stays in a level position.

Inspect Ventilation

Inspect your furnace combustion area and vent system before each heating season.

Clean Air Cleaner

The pre-filter and collection cells of an electronic air cleaner should be cleaned at least two or three times per year.

Brush Exterior

If the exterior of your outdoor coil becomes dirty, use a brush or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment to clean the surface.