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Are Seasonal Tune-Ups Necessary in Florida?

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With Florida’s warm weather, you might not consider your HVAC system‘s needs much. While other areas of the country experience the full range of all four seasons, our weather seems steady by comparison.

Do our HVAC systems really require the same maintenance as others? Absolutely, and the team at United Air Temp is here to tell you why twice-yearly tune-ups are a necessity.

How Do Seasonal Changes Affect Your HVAC System?

Even in Florida’s somewhat stable temperatures, we experience temperature and humidity shifts. This can cause homeowners to switch from heat to AC and back, trying to battle the coastal weather and even out indoor humidity and temperature.

When your HVAC system experiences these frequent changes, the compressor suffers from wear and tear. It can even freeze up if not given a five-minute break between cycles.

Even if you don’t often switch between the two sides of your system but still use your AC or heating units throughout the year, HVAC systems work hard.

What Are Preventative HVAC Tune-Ups?

HVAC tune-ups are like yearly tune-ups with your primary care physician. They’re meant to locate and address minor wear to your HVAC system before small issues can become problems that affect its performance.

You need an HVAC repair once a problem affects your system’s performance.

What Are the Benefits of Twice-Annual HVAC Maintenance?

Twice-annual HVAC maintenance allows you to catch your system before the major temperature shifts at the beginning of summer and winter. These are the two times of the year when your system is typically asked to switch from heating to cooling, and you can catch anything not functioning as well as it could.

Four benefits of maintaining your system are:

  • Energy efficiency: Maintenance will keep your unit’s energy efficiency high.
  • Longer HVAC lifespan: By maintaining your unit’s parts, you extend its service life.
  • Fewer repairs: By catching issues when they’re small, you prevent larger issues and system breakdowns that require repair calls.
  • Better indoor air quality: Maintaining your unit keeps filters and ducts clear of pollutants that can linger in your home’s air.

What Should You Expect During an HVAC Tune-Up?

What will happen during your HVAC tune-up largely depends on the type of unit you have. Many Florida homeowners have heat pumps or ductless mini-splits instead of a central AC and furnace.

If you have a heat pump, the exact procedures will depend on whether you have a geothermal or an air-source unit. In either case, the components will be checked, and any minor issues will be found and addressed.

If you have a ductless mini-split, the air handler in each room and the outdoor compressor will be checked.

Spring & Summer Maintenance Tasks

In the spring and summer, it’s helpful to schedule maintenance to have one of United Air Temp’s trustworthy HVAC technicians:

  • Replace or clean air filters
  • Check and rinse outdoor coils
  • Check refrigerant pressure
  • Inspect and monitor the fan
  • Lubricate all moving components
  • Check that all electrical wiring is secure and intact

Fall & Winter Maintenance Tasks

In the fall and winter, it’s useful to schedule a maintenance check to have one of United Air Temp’s reliable heating technicians:

  • Clean your system
  • Lubricate all moving components
  • Tighten electrical connections
  • Test and adjust the thermostat
  • Detect fuel leaks
  • Inspect and service the heat exchanger
  • Test and tighten gas connections

Trust UAT for Preventative HVAC Service in Jacksonville, FL

A leader in home comfort since 1931, United Air Temp has over nine decades of home service experience to keep your system running smoothly.

We offer free estimates, same-day service, and upfront pricing. We care about the environment and treat our customers and their homes the way we would want to be treated.

We make it easy to maintain your HVAC system by offering maintenance plans that eliminate guesswork and leave it running like a dream.

Contact United Air Temp to schedule seasonal HVAC maintenance today.

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