For many of our homeowners, spring means the house is often too cold or too hot! Don’t suffer through the transitional seasons without a plan for HVAC. Use Chesapeake Home Services’ tips for transitioning your HVAC from heat to AC.

Most Efficient Ways to Use the HVAC System in Spring 

Change Your Air Filter
The newly approaching season is a good reminder that it’s likely time to change, or at least check, your air filter. If you haven’t yet, mark the filter with the date last changed or checked using a permanent marker. For guidance on the best type of filter for your home’s HVAC system or help in changing filters, call Chesapeake Home Services and schedule a whole-home inspection.

Test the AC in Early Spring
Make the switch from heat to air conditioning manually on your thermostat and monitor the unit and the vents in your home to make sure it’s working properly and isn’t making any strange noises! Getting HVAC help is almost always quicker and easier ahead of extreme cold or hot temperatures at the peak of each season. It’s best to schedule a professional inspection at least once a year, preferably in the spring or fall, to have an expert provide maintenance to your heat pump or HVAC units.
Pro Homeowner Tip: Chesapeake Home Services offers maintenance plans to help you get ahead of your to-do list!

Clean Around the Outdoor Unit
While you’re spring cleaning, be sure to dust off your outdoor HVAC unit! Remove any branches, leaves, or other debris that may disrupt airflow around the unit. 

Open Windows on Cool Spring Days
Give your HVAC system a break by opening the windows on colder days or in the mornings to rid the house of lingering heat. While it’s off, vacuum, dust, or wipe down the vent covers.

Use a Programmable or Smart Thermostat with Zones
Spring temperatures often fluctuate quickly and without notice! Programming your thermostat to function appropriately for nighttime, workdays, and weekends can help you be more efficient. And, many smart thermostats can be controlled from your phone, so you can adjust the heat or cooling settings based on the weather and when you use your home. Chesapeake Home Services can install programmable thermostats with zones—call us for details at 302-732-6006.

Chesapeake Home Services operates in locations near Ocean City, MD, and Coastal Delaware, providing plumbing, heating, cooling, and HVAC services 24/7. View our recent projects and specials!

Check “Spring HVAC Maintenance” off your list with one phone call to Chesapeake Home Services at 302-732-6006!