On Target HVAC, Inc

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HVAC Tips for Homeowners1. You Should Know What Type of HVAC System You Have.If you’re a new homeowner, you need to know what kind of HVAC system you have. The typical system is a central air conditioning system which has all of the components listed above in our HVAC tips for Beginners section. Your home could also have a ductless mini-split system or even a window attached wall unit (yikes!). You should also know whether your heating is electric, natural gas, or if your home uses a heat pump or boiler system.2. Change Your Air Filters Regularly.If you’ve just moved into your home, change the air filter. Your home was most likely listed for a few months before you purchased it, and even though the air conditioner probably wasn’t running all that often, it’s still a good idea to start with a fresh clean air filter. NEVER run your system without a filter.3. Make Sure Your Condenser Unit is Clear of Debris.Your condenser is usually in your side yard, and is easily forgotten. Over time, shrubs, grass clippings and debris can grow or build up around your unit, limiting its air flow, making it work harder to cool your home.4. Don’t Close Your Vents.Many new homeowners are guilty of this one. In order to save energy, homeowners close the vents in rooms they don’t use thinking it will save them energy. In reality, this actually makes your HVAC system less efficient. Heat like to distribute itself evenly within an object. When that object is your home, heat will get into that closed-vent room anyway, but it means your HVAC system will work harder in order to create an even temperature around the house.Keeping air vents open allow for equal temperature distribution throughout your home and keeps your HVAC system running efficiently. Bonus points for keeping your vents clean to avoid allergies and blockages.5. Clean Your Ductwork.Did you know most home inspectors don’t check ductwork? What this means for a new homeowner is that you won’t know if your ducts are dirty or in need of repair. If your home seems dusty, or you notice your HVAC system making loud noises as if it is working harder than it should, you should check your ducts. Chances are, they’re just dirty, but on the off chance that your ducts are leaking air, you need to make sure to call an HVAC technician to patch or replace your ducts.6. Start Building a Relationship With Licensed Contractors.As a new homeowner, you can’t rely on your parents or your landlord to fix any appliance issues in your home – that’s your responsibility now. Unless you work as a contractor, chances are you don’t have a strong relationship with one. This goes for all home improvement contractors, but trust us when we say that your HVAC contractor should be top of the list. HVAC systems have a lot of small moving parts and play a huge role in your home’s comfort. The most common home issue is related to HVAC so make sure you’re not calling a stranger when you need to service your air conditioning or heating unit. A strong relationship with an HVAC contractor will save you thousands along the duration of your homeownership and your contractor will be very familiar with your home, your HVAC system, and your expectations for price and service. We are willing to give you our basic costs over the phone or via email. We have no hidden charges, and if something is working perfectly, we do not believe in fixing those things. If we notice something is wearing out, we will present you with options and up front pricing on those options before we leave. Bonus: Learn What a Manual J is.Manual J is the calculation used to make sure you’re getting the right size HVAC system for your home or for an addition. It’s a very complicated calculations and we don’t expect you to know how to do one, but you should definitely expect your HVAC contractor to know how to do it. Running a manual J for your new home is extremely important so that you can install the right HVAC system, otherwise, your system may not run efficiently or have trouble heating or cooling your home, or worse yet, pay for a system that is over powered for the square footage.We here at www.facebook.com/OnTargetHVAC have been in business here in the Middle Tennessee area for over 10 years. That means we were here yesterday and will be here today and tomorrow. Give us a call for your heating and cooling needs at 615-869-8688 and start a relationship with us. You will be glad you did!