Your home relies on your HVAC system to provide heating and cooling throughout the year, which is why you want to make sure it doesn't break unexpectedly. The best way to prevent this from happening is to get annual HVAC system maintenance performed by a local contractor. Here is what you need to know about having this maintenance done.

Why Annual Maintenance Is Important

Having maintenance done to your HVAC system can be viewed like going to your doctor to get a yearly physical. It is an essential thing that you should do to ensure that everything is in good health, because you do not have the expertise to judge what is happening on the inside.

HVAC system maintenance is going to contribute to improving the HVAC system in several ways. You'll be less likely to have the HVAC system stop working all of a sudden, which will get you through a scorching summer or harsh winter. If there is a minor problem that can potentially get worse, it will be caught before it turns into a bigger issue.

Maintenance can also help contribute to the energy efficiency of the HVAC system, helping you save money since the system will not be working harder than it needs to. The HVAC system should also work longer, preventing the need for premature replacement due to it failing.

What Is Done During HVAC Maintenance?

There are several things you can expect to happen when you have annual HVAC maintenance performed. The air filter will be replaced, which should improve airflow and air quality in your home. Evaporator coils found on the air conditioner's compressor will be cleaned, which helps this part run more efficiently and puts less wear and tear on the components. The refrigerant lines will be checked for leaks and, if found, will be repaired. More refrigerant will be put into the system to bring it up to the correct levels and make it ready for next summer.

The blower motor, which is the part that pushes all the air through your home, will be inspected for problems. Moving parts will be lubricated to ensure that they can move freely and not impede the operation of the HVAC system. For gas furnaces, the igniter will be inspected to ensure it is clean and has not collected soot.

For more information about annual HVAC system maintenance, reach out to a local HVAC professional such as those with Arizona Refrigeration Service Inc.