When it comes to home maintenance, there are so many different things to think about. We asked the experts at ServiceMaster Clean to provide a list of tips that will not only help keep your house clean, but also help your A/C and furnace work more efficiently throughout the year.
- Have your A/C system serviced and checked by a licensed HVAC company.
- Make sure you are using a Merv 7 or greater filter in your A/C returns and that you are checking them monthly for cleanliness. This helps keep the air clean (think healthy), and your system will also run better.
- Frequently vacuum your rugs, carpets and furniture. Get those crumbs out from under the couch cushions!
- Once per year, you should take down all of your vents and wash them (like a dish), dry them very well and then put them back up. You can also have your ducts cleaned out while the vents are down. A lot of dust collects there, and with condensation leads to the development of mold colonies. You don’t wan this to happen right where you receive your air. This can be a big endeavor, but it is well worth it.
You will need to hire experts to handle some of these tasks, so always keep these things in mind:
- Always check references
- Use businesses that have insurance and workman’s comp programs; this shows they have proper financial standing and some quality control in place
- Hire companies whose service employees wear a uniform, perform drug tests and do background checks
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