5 Tips to Optimize Your New HVAC System

No matter how perfect your new heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system may seem, you can improve it.

Sure, your new equipment is light years beyond the old unit it replaced. It is more energy-efficient and quieter, has more features, and makes your Salt Lake City home more comfortable without hiking your energy bills.

Just Right Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling can ensure your HVAC system continues giving you the best heating and cooling possible. We know that Utah’s unique weather can take a toll on HVAC systems.

Our qualified technicians can help you set your furnace, air conditioner, or heat pump up for continued success regardless of winter inversions, summer heat waves, cold snaps, and pollution.

We want you to get the most value from your investment in new HVAC equipment. That means you must maintain your heating and cooling system and seek ways to enhance it. Here are five tips to help you do that:

1. Professional HVAC Tune-Ups

Preventative maintenance is essential to keep your HVAC unit in top condition, even if your equipment is new. During a tune-up, our professionals can:

• Spot a minor problem before it affects the entire system.
• Inspect for safety issues.
• Clean dust and debris from your blower and off your coils.

We recommend scheduling maintenance annually to keep your new heating and cooling system in top condition.

Fall is the best time for furnace and heat pump maintenance, and a spring checkup will prepare your central air conditioner for the summer heat.

2. DIY Maintenance

You cannot solely rely on an annual tune-up to keep your new HVAC equipment in shape. Replacing dirty air filters is an essential maintenance task you must remember to do between yearly tune-ups in your Salt Lake City home.

Look at your air filter every month and replace it if it is dirty. Refer to your HVAC manufacturer instructions for guidance on the kind of filter used, its size, and how often you should install a new one.

In addition to replacing air filters, clear foliage away from your outdoor condenser. Hose the outdoor unit with a gentle stream of water to dislodge dirt inside.

3. Install a Smart Thermostat

If you pair a standard thermostat with a new, high-efficiency heating and cooling system, you are not getting the most out of your HVAC equipment.

A smart thermostat improves energy efficiency by adjusting the temperature based on home occupancy, your comfort preferences, and your home routines, such as when you go to bed.

It can automatically change the temperature, or you can schedule changes. Smart thermostats are Wi-Fi–enabled and allow you to adjust them from anywhere.

A smart thermostat makes it easy to turn your thermostat down for eight hours daily in the winter and up during the summer. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says you can save one percent on your energy bill per degree you turn the thermostat down.

Our Just Right Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling pros can recommend the best smart thermostat for your new HVAC unit. Ask us about our favorite Daikin and Goodman smart thermostats.

4. Maintain Your Air Ducts

Leaky, dirty, damaged ductwork does not support your energy-efficient heating and cooling system. Cracks and holes in air ducts let conditioned air escape to your attic, crawlspace, and basement, making your HVAC unit work harder to maintain the desired temperature in your living space.

An energy-efficient HVAC unit and clean, well-sealed ductwork work together to keep you comfortable in your Salt Lake City home. Think of your heating and cooling unit as the heart of your comfort system and ductwork as its lungs.

Cleaning your air ducts will remove accumulated allergens and dirt that could circulate into your living space and HVAC system.

5. Improve Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Your home is not immune to outdoor pollution from winter inversions, drying lake beds, and everyday occurrences such as vehicle exhaust. It can infiltrate your home through open or leaky windows, open doors, and cracks and holes in its walls and foundation.

Dust, tracked-in dirt, allergens, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), smoke, natural gas cooking appliances, and other contaminants can circulate inside your home and through your heating and cooling system, settling inside your HVAC unit and sullying the air in your living space.

Adding an air filtration system, air purifier, or ultraviolet (UV) light can support your health and your HVAC equipment. Our favorite is the NovusAer whole-home air cleaner, which pairs with a furnace. Its filters last up to three years and do not restrict airflow as some high-efficiency filters do.

We also offer a range of Daikin and Goodman ventilators, filtration devices, air purifiers, coil cleaners, humidifiers, and dehumidifiers that will support your new HVAC unit.

Talk to the Experts Today!

Get the most out of your new heating and cooling system in Salt Lake City, UT. Let Just Right Plumbing, Heating, & Cooling show you how to optimize your HVAC unit to provide comfort, energy savings, and clean indoor air. Call us at 801) 889-2877 or request service online.