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By Joanna Brown
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Posted 8/1/23

The calendar may not say summer yet, but the temperatures sure do! Air conditioners across the country have fired up and are cranking out the cool to keep homes comfortable as temperatures and humidity increase. Because of this around the clock use, summer HVAC maintenance is extremely important to the health of your system.

Our summer HVAC maintenance tips help you keep your air conditioner in top shape this season. Don’t risk expensive breakdowns and sweltering heat indoors as you wait for help – be proactive with summer HVAC maintenance and limit your risk of malfunctions and discomfort.

HVAC Maintenance Tips for Summertime

This summer, make these HVAC maintenance tips part of your household routine. You’ll benefit with better comfort control indoors plus lowered utility bills for summer savings!

Summer HVAC Maintenance Tune-Up

Often performed in the spring before the first day of cooling system use each year, an HVAC maintenance tune-up is a skip you should never skip, even if we are nearing summer. During a maintenance tune-up, your technician thoroughly inspects, troubleshoots, and cares for essential system components to ensure efficient performance and help prevent breakdowns over the coming months.

If you haven’t had a maintenance tune-up, move this task to the top of your summer to do list – preventative HVAC maintenance is an investment in your system that rewards you greatly!

Summer Thermostat Settings

Summertime sees household schedule changes, especially if you have kids who are now out of school or travel during these months. With the cooling system on, it’s time to adjust your thermostat settings to account for your family’s new schedule and any vacations that occur.

Consider your household’s potential summer schedule changes and be sure to program your thermostat around them –

When traveling, be sure to activate your programmable thermostat’s hold or vacation feature when you leave to deliver energy savings. Upgrading to a smart or Wi-Fi thermostat takes the human error element out – save money on cooling while away so you can better enjoy summer experiences!

Improve Airflow

Good airflow through your air conditioner helps the system function efficiently and deliver better comfort throughout your living areas. These HVAC maintenance tips show you how to improve airflow through your cooling system this summer:

HVAC Maintenance Tips for Better Indoor Air Quality

High humidity levels indoors are a big problem for many households throughout the country during the summer months. The natural rise in humidity that makes you feel sticky outdoors also infiltrates your indoor living areas and has the potential to cause discomfort when not treated.

These summer HVAC maintenance tips help you combat humidity and feel more comfortable inside your home:

Your Complete Guide to Summer HVAC Maintenance

Learn what to do each month of summer, as well as the rest of the year, through the following HVAC.com resources! We explain the exact steps you need to take each month to keep your system in great working order, plus HVAC maintenance tips to improve comfort and performance.

Your Complete Summer HVAC Maintenance Guide

Summer HVAC Maintenance Help through HVAC.com

As the world’s leading resource site for all things heating, cooling, and indoor air quality, HVAC.com is dedicated to helping you take care of your air conditioner this summer. Scan our resources to find more HVAC maintenance tips and learn how summer HVAC maintenance protects your equipment and your household.