A Guide to New Home AC Maintenance

The purchase of a home comes with a lot of built-in elements homeowners may take for granted. The idea of central air is definitely a perk when purchasing a new home, but there are some caveats along the way. Proper AC unit maintenance will ensure your system runs properly and delivers good air quality.

Learn about some of the essential maintenance tasks needed to run your new home's central air unit and some of the problems that may arise if you ignore the issue.

Dust Build-Up

When you move into a new home, you may not realize how long the home's been empty or unused. For example, if the former owners moved out in early spring and the house didn't sell until the late summer. This means the air conditioner went for months without any use.

During this time, dust, cobwebs, and debris could build up within the unit. All of these factors could have an impact on air quality. Even if the unit was used, you may not know the last time the ducts were actually cleaned out.

Cleaning the ducts is a part of a maintenance package for your central air unit. HVAC technicians can provide professional cleaning services to ensure you have the best air quality. Along with cleaning and inspecting the ducts, the techs will replace air filters to help provide cleaner air and eliminate allergens.

The inspection will also include checks for any blockages. Rodents and small critters could make their way into the ducts and cause blockages that need removal for the unit to work properly.

AC Unit Noises

If you've never owned a home with a central air unit, you may not know what to expect when the unit turns on to supply cool air. Rattles, clangs, buzzing, and other warning signs may seem like typical operations to new homeowners. Before you run the unit for extended amounts of time, you should consider a full test and inspection.

An HVAC technician will run the unit, take note of any noises, and find the source of any problems. In some cases, you may just need minor adjustments. In other cases, you may need to replace parts to ensure the unit operates smoothly. A technician can also educate you on what specific noises mean and when you need to contact them for emergencies.

Part of the tests and inspection will include the performance of the unit. If a unit is under-delivering the proper cool air, a technician will look into performance issues. A unit may overheat or not have the proper output it should.

Cooling Calibration

Through years of use, an air conditioning unit may not properly regulate the temperature in your home. When you move into a new house, one of the main maintenance tasks you should hire technicians for is cooling calibration. The calibration process will ensure the air conditioner outputs the proper temperature that is set on the thermostat.

An extended test process will set a cooling temperature for multiple rooms. HVAC technicians have the tools needed to check the temperature in each room and calibrate the thermostat as needed. Some rooms may have temperatures too hot and others that are too cold.

The calibration will not only help give your air conditioner more accurate results, but you can save money on your energy bill. You will not have to constantly adjust the temperature and force the central air unit on and off in the home. The smoother process will create more consistent results and allow you to remain comfortable in your new home.

Contact us at Parks Davis Air Conditioning & Heating once you have settled into your new home. You can get started off on the right foot and ensure you have cool air for years to come in your new house.