Oh, sweet, sweet summer vacations. If you have vacation plans, I’m sure you are sincerely looking forward to them and, if planned correctly, can prove to be even more desirable! Having a game plan well ahead of schedule is ideal, but we recognize that life can easily distract us from getting down to the nitty-gritty planning details. Our committed HVAC specialists at Springboro Heating & Cooling want to provide you with some fine-detailed duties to add to your list, ensuring your AC system is working, and your home is pleasant and calming upon your return!
Why Should I Seal My Windows and Doors Before My Summer Vacation?
Closing and locking up your doors and windows is essential to help deter trespassers from entering your home while you are away. Like locking up your home for safety purposes, sealing up your doors and windows is essential to guarantee Ohio’s heat and humidity stay out of your home. Research has proven that drafts account for up to 30% of a household’s temperature inconsistencies. So while it may not appear like a huge deal to let a little of the outdoor air in here and there, it is a substantial reason ACs become overworked in preserving your home’s cooling atmosphere. If you have already weather-stripped or caulked your windows and doors and there still appears to be hot air seeping in, it may be time to search for any structural defects. Adequate sealing shuts cold air in and hot air out, reducing your energy bill and carbon footprint!
How Does Cleaning My Duct Vents/Registers Before Vacationing Benefit Me?
If you haven’t had your ducts/registers cleaned in the past 3-5 years, we urge you to do so now! Ohio’s muggy summer heat will compel you to operate your AC more often. With routine air duct cleaning, your home’s indoor air quality will improve drastically. It also provides you with savings that will make you and your wallet quite happy! You’ll feel much happier splurging a little more on expenses during vacation, knowing you’ve cut down on some unnecessary costs, like an overpriced utility bill. Plus, contaminants in your heating and cooling system will cause it to work harder, risking a shortened lifespan for your system. Air filters help relieve some of this collected muck, though your system will still get filthy from regular use. Accumulated dust and debris block sufficient airflow from moving through your AC. Therefore, confirming your system performs alongside clean ducts and registers will ensure you come home to the most cost-effective and productive cooling experience.
How Does Debris Affect My Outdoor HVAC Unit?
It’s safe to assume that if you intend on vacationing for an extended period, you will be trimming your grass before taking that much-deserved break. It is essential to consider your HVAC system during your mowing process. Being mindful of your mowing direction can prevent grass clippings from blowing toward your condenser. So it would be best to properly dispose of any grass clippings as you mow. Also, be sure to look around your unit for any other obstructions. Your cooling system’s effectiveness can be considerably altered for the worse if your condenser unit is disrupted by lawn debris. When heat cannot properly evacuate the condenser into the air, your household’s cooling abilities will be deficient. Moreover, loss of airflow can harm your outdoor unit; repairs and replacements do not come cheap!
Stop any dilemmas before they occur by following these simple actions, and enjoy your vacation in peace! Let our experts at Springboro Heating & Cooling know how we can be of assistance today. Also, it would benefit you to note that duct cleaning is not a component of our standard maintenance service, so be sure to call ahead to confirm if this is an addtional HVAC service we are currently offering. Call us today at (937) 600-6834, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here! We value your time and hope your vacation is as enjoyable and incredible as you’ve visualized it!
