Want to extend the lifespan of your HVAC system, boost energy efficiency, and maintain optimal comfort in your home—all while saving money? In this episode, Hartzell's Heat & Air shares essential Do-It-Yourself HVAC maintenance tasks that every homeowner can easily perform.

Discover simple yet highly effective strategies for maintaining your heating and cooling equipment:

✅ Change Your Air Filters Regularly

• Understand why changing your air filter regularly is the single most important DIY maintenance step.
• Learn about the negative impacts of clogged filters—including reduced airflow, increased energy costs, system overheating, reduced indoor air quality, and even health issues.
• Get practical advice on how often you should replace or clean your filters, considering factors like pets, allergies, and your home's climate.

✅ Keep Your HVAC Units Clear of Debris

• Learn how to ensure proper airflow by clearing debris from your outdoor units.
• Find out the importance of maintaining at least two feet of clearance around your outdoor air conditioner or heat pump, and the safety considerations for indoor HVAC units.

✅ Check and Clear Condensate Drain Lines

• Prevent water leaks and property damage caused by clogged condensate drains.
• Follow easy step-by-step instructions for checking, clearing, and cleaning condensate lines using simple household products like bleach or vinegar and a wet/dry vacuum.

✅ Ensure All Vents and Registers Remain Open

• Discover why keeping all vents open promotes balanced airflow, improves efficiency, lowers utility bills, and extends your HVAC system’s lifespan.
• Find out the myths and realities of closing vents in unused rooms and why it can actually harm your system.

✅ Optimize Thermostat Settings

• Learn how to effectively use programmable thermostats to maximize energy savings and comfort.
• Get tips on setting temperature schedules for efficiency and convenience year-round.

✅ Reduce Heat Gain and Loss

• Simple tips to minimize heat transfer through your home's windows, doors, and other openings.
• Techniques for using reflective films, blackout curtains, weather-stripping, and sealing gaps to improve energy efficiency and reduce HVAC workload.

✅ Utilize Ceiling Fans Correctly

• Master how ceiling f

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