Now more than ever, spring is one of the best times of the year—the weather is warming up, which means shutting off your furnace and getting outside for nice, fresh air. But your house and home comfort systems need a little bit of help getting ready for the change in seasons. Thankfully, the experts Martens Plumbing & Heating have what you need. Use our spring HVAC checklist to get prepped properly, then call us at 262-363-7146 for assistance.
Swap Your Air Filter
To keep your indoor air as clean and healthy as possible, it’s important to change your air filter every one to three months. That filter catches airborne contaminants like viruses and bacteria as they cycle through your heating and cooling systems, preventing them from flowing through the house. Replacing it regularly keeps it from dirtying up and ensures it’s able to catch those airborne pathogens.
Schedule Routine AC Maintenance
This yearly service does wonders for both your cooling system and your budget. The pros at Martens Plumbing come out and clean every working part in the unit, making sure everything operates as it’s supposed to. That means a more energy-efficient system, which can help you save on your monthly bills. It also helps the system last longer—and lets you put off having to worry about replacing it in the near future.
Clean and Dust the House
While this may have already been on your spring-cleaning to-do list, it can help your heating and cooling system operate more smoothly. It’s easy for dust, dirt, and mold to accumulate in places like ceiling fans, vents, and windows. Start by cleaning ceiling fan blades, vents, and registers to clear dust, pet hair, and other debris that’s built up—this will cut down on the amount of contaminants that circulate through your house. Don’t forget to dust your windows, either, which can easily build up mold and allergens.
Consider a Whole-Home Air Purifier
Opening windows works well to freshen up stale indoor air, but it also enables outdoor allergens and germs to work their way inside. An air purifier takes care of both those problems—it can capture and kill up to 99 percent of airborne pathogens that can make you sick while providing fresh, clean air. If you’re wondering what they can do to create healthy air in your home, give Martens Plumbing a call.
Install a Wi-Fi Thermostat
You may not have to turn on the furnace every day anymore, but that doesn’t mean you won’t need it at all in the spring. Temperatures can swing wildly this time of year, forcing you to keep adjusting your thermostat. Consider upgrading your system to a Wi-Fi-enabled model—it lets you set a custom temperature schedule to battle varying weather forecasts. There’s less playing with the settings to find your perfect conditions, which can save you money on energy costs, too.
Call Martens Plumbing to Get You Ready
The last item on our spring tuneup checklist is to call us for help getting ready. We work with Bryant® systems of all kinds and can help get your cooling system and house prepared, whether it’s regular maintenance, or installing indoor air quality solutions and Wi-Fi thermostats. Call us now at 262-363-7146—we’re here to help.
