How to Prep Your HVAC System for Fall

Fall is quickly approaching. Before it hits you’ll want to make sure your HVAC system is in tip top shape, which means safe, operational and energy-efficient! Below are a few suggestions on how you can make sure your HVAC system is ready for the chill of fall.

• Change your air filter and continue doing so on a monthly basis for best performance of your system.
• Clean off all of the air register and return grills with a vacuum cleaner to remove all dust and debris.
• Check the exhaust flues outside to be sure they aren’t being blocked by branches or animal nests.
• Open all of the air vents in your home. Make sure they aren’t being blocked by furniture, book shelves, boxes, etc.
• Cover your outdoor AC with an AC unit cover. This will keep the leaves and debris out of the unit. Turn off the circuit breaker to the AC out door unit; this will help you to remember to remove the AC cover in the spring before restarting your AC.
• If your system incorporates a humidifier change the evaporator pad and clean interior of the humidifier.
• Call a professional - our HVAC professionals know how to properly maintain your system to perform at peak efficiency.

Contact Airflow Service Company today at (703) 393-7993 to schedule an appointment. We will make sure your HVAC system is in tip top shop for the upcoming season. We look forward to hearing from you!

Are your allergies bothering you? It’s important to keep in mind that indoor air quality can affect your family’s health and well-being. Not to worry, we have a solution for you! The right humidity level in your home can increase your home's comfort level and decrease your heating and cooling bills. In fact, controlling your home's humidity level is one of the most important elements in maintaining a comfortable living environment.

This time of year we recommend investing in a dehumidifier. It will remove the additional humidity from your home, so it won’t be as sticky inside your home as it is outside! A dehumidifier works by reducing water vapor. It condenses the water vapor in the air, converting it to liquid form and effectively pulling it out of the air before the air is recycled back into your living space.

Are you interested in cleaner, healthier indoor air? If so, call Airflow Service Company today at (703) 393-7993, and we will help supply and install the latest air quality products.

Summer is right around the corner (thank goodness, after the winter we had!), and that means it’s time to ensure your air conditioner is in tip top shape! Give us a call and we will send one of our certified HVAC technicians to your home to inspect your AC. Below are a few of the main things our technician will complete while examining your AC unit.

1. Check, clean and, if need be, replace the filters.
2. Detect any issues that might be going on with your air conditioner.
3. Check and clean blower assembly
4. Check and clean the coils.
5. Make sure all panels are secured properly.
6. Flush your condensate drains
7. Clear out any debris that has gathered around the system, i.e: leaves, trash, etc.
8. Check calibrate of your thermostat.

 Did you know we offer routine maintenance agreements that can help extend your AC’s useful life? Our NATE Certified technicians will handle all your service needs from licensed warranty and post-warranty repairs, to immediate emergency response. Call Airflow Service Company today at (703) 393-7993, for more information!

Resources: 
HVACReducation.net’s Tech Tips: http://hvacreducationtechtips.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-pre-season-air-conditioning.html 
Carrier Home Comfort: http://www.carrier.com/homecomfort/en/us/for-owners/