Furnace and Air Conditioner
Monthly/Yearly Checklist
Monthly
- Replace filters monthly. If dirty or clogged, replace with a filter that is the same size.
- To change filter, open up the return air panel, usually it is near the “boot” that connects from the ceiling to the side of your furnace.
- Or look for your “Filter Rack”, probably located on left side of furnace.
- Pull out the old filter to inspect. If dirty, replace with new filter. If it has been over a month, replace it, because it could have dust or sheet rock dust in it that looks clean.
- Important! Make sure arrow is pointing the direction of the airflow, otherwise it will restrict air flow and cause problems for your furnace.
Biannually (or more)
- Check intake and exhaust to make sure it is free of debris, ej. Bird nest, bugs, ice in the winter, leaves, etc.
- You probably want to check it in October and then sometime again throughout the winter.
Annually
September or October
- Get your Fall Furnace Maintenance (a 16 Point Tune-Up), call Valley Services for Specials.
- Can prevent problems or at least find them before winter starts.
- Inspects heat exchanger for Carbon monoxide leaks for your safety!
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February or March
· End-of-Winter Furnace Maintenance (16-point Tune-Up), Clean blower motor, lubricate parts, checks heat exchanger for cracks that leak Carbon Monoxide.
April, May, or June
- Get your Air Conditioner maintained (15 point summer tune-up!) Set up appointment in April or May for your pick of times.
- We check pressures and temperatures, lubricate moving parts, measure refrigerant…and more!