PART II

Air Handler Maintenance

• Examine ducts around air handler for holes, loose tape or separated sections that might leak air.

• Replace your air handler filter once a month to reduce airflow restrictions and wasted energy.

Air Conditioner Maintenance/Heat Pump Maintenance

• Clean dust or move objects away from the grates that supply air into each room. Do the same to the large return grate, usually in a hallway, to ensure proper air flow.

• Clear leaves and debris from the systems outdoor condenser unit grille. If the interior unit is dirty, contact your contractor to perform a power wash that will not bend the fins of the grille.

• Examine ducts in attic or crawl space for holes, loose tape or separated sections that might leak air.

• Trim shrubbery to allow at least two feet of clearance from the unit.

• Set the thermostat mode to cooling (and heating for heat pumps) to make sure it is working. Contact the dealer for service if you hear any unusual noises.

• Replace your air handler filter once a month to reduce airflow restrictions and wasted energy.

• Make sure condensate line is clear to allow liquid runoff.

• Set up annual checkup of your system.

Gas Furnace Maintenance

• Confirm that the furnace runs completely through a normal cycle from start-up to shut-down. Look at the thermostat reading to confirm that the system shuts off when reaching the high temperature setpoint. (If otherwise, you have a short cycling problem requiring a service call.)

• Clean dust or move objects away from the grates that supply air into each room and the large return grate, usually in a hallway, to ensure proper air flow.

• Make sure obstacles are cleared away from the furnace and the safety switch on the furnace door.

• Check the vent connections for the exhaust pipe and chimney for rust or gaps.

• Make sure your CO2 monitor is operating properly and that it has fresh batteries.

• Replace furnace filters annually.

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