Rule number one is always to change your filters! You can do it yourself and you should do it regularly. At least four times a year—think change of season, change of filters. You can do it as frequently as every month. There are many different types of filters, but remember…you get what you pay for. Buying more expensive filters means that they will be more efficient and produce better quality air. Your HVAC unit is vital to the comfort level in your home. Why not treat it as such? Changing your filter is critical, as keeping the dirt and dust out of your unit will keep it running and operating as it highest capacity.

Think of it this way. You change the oil in your car every 3,000 miles (if you remember) and don’t think twice about the necessity of that trip. You also do this knowing that your car is depleting in value even as you drive it there! However, your home, if properly maintained, can only go up in value. Therefore, keeping all aspects in top shape will only help you in the long run.

Another quick fix that you can do yourself is to make sure that all of your bushes and trees are cleared away from your unit so that none of the supply air outlets are blocked.

So how do you regularly maintain your system beyond the filters? Call ARS! We will come out and check all of the facets in your unit from coils to leaks to coolant and more. Our specialists are trained to locate all problems and areas of concern in your system, developing plans of attack for each particular case. It is easy for you and affordable! Call ARS Lafayette today to find out more.