Hot then Cold; Keeping comfortable in your home
I am an impatient procrastinator; I can’t wait to put things off. Having my air conditioning serviced and ready for the hot season before it arrives is one thing I do not wait on. Once the season is here, maintenance rates increase, and scheduling availability drops.
Zone or ducted air conditioners need to be clean and operational all year round for a healthy home environment with fewer allergens and dust.
Cleaning rain gutters regularly or installing screens to reduce gutter debris accumulation is another household chore to address before the rainy season. Even with screens installed, you should inspect them for blockage, rodents, birds, etc.
Here is another DIY task you can complete and save yourself the cost of a professional. Vacuum your refrigerator and freezer cooling cores. Removing the dust from the surface will make heat exchange more efficient, saving you money. Clean the seals to ensure a good seal and thermal control.
A reverse cycle heat pump can save on your electrical bill while heating and cooling from the same unit. Proper heating, cooling, and ventilation can prevent illness and control allergies. Keep all power and cooling lines free from vegetation growth.
One of your most important appliances gets overlooked often. Your range and ventilation hood in the kitchen are essential to keep in a clean operating condition. Oil build-up can cost efficiency and fire if allowed to build up.
As spring arrives, we will be opening windows and doors more often. Take time to clean and inspect all seals, latches, locks, handles, and hardware for damage, corrosion, or dry rotting.
Spring is a time of nature awakening, not only flowers but insects as well. Have your home treated to repel uninvited guests for building a new home in your new home.
Checking your CO2, fire, and smoke detectors is a task before winter. When you fire up the heaters be ready. This is a great reminder to change HVAC filters and clean your water heater before the high-use season.
Clean your oven and fireplace, exhaust, and chimneys before winter as well. Make sure they are in good working order for proper ventilation and heating.
Get expert consultation in your home. Ask family, friends, or work peers for a recommendation and ask why they use them. Ask any trade vendor to provide insurance, certifications, and applicable licensing before agreeing to any work.
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water has a site to answer HVAC industry questions. Definitions and descriptions, safe hiring practices, and regular maintenance recommendations for product safety. Be informed.
As I type this, record lows are being recorded in Tasmania. We have no way of knowing what winds can blow our way. The environmental rollercoaster is not easily prepared for but that doesn’t negate responsibility to do so.
Gauge the risks with your reactions and preparations to mitigate the effects of our atmosphere on our fragile thermal comfort band.
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