Preventive Maintenance

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Ensuring the optimal functioning and durability of your DesertShield brand heating and cooling system necessitates periodic maintenance, akin to any other household appliance or machinery. Homeowners can undertake certain routine maintenance duties, while more intricate and scheduled maintenance procedures are best entrusted to certified DesertShield brand dealers. It is advisable to schedule professional servicing for your system biannually, preferably during spring and fall, before periods of heightened usage, through collaboration with your nearby DesertShield brand dealer.

Here are a couple of maintenance tasks for your HVAC system that you can handle on your own:

  • Check Your Air Filters: Depending on the type of air filter used in your air conditioner, furnace, or heat pump, it’s advisable to replace it every one to three months. If you have washable filters, ensure to clean them monthly.
  • Clear the Area Around Your Outdoor Unit: Make sure there’s no debris like grass or weeds near your outdoor air conditioning or heating unit. Maintaining at least two feet of clear space around the unit is typically recommended.

The specific preventive maintenance tasks carried out by your local DesertShield brand dealer will vary based on your unique heating and cooling system, local building codes, and prevailing atmospheric conditions in your area.

Here are some preventive maintenance measures and inspections typically carried out by a qualified heating and cooling dealer, such as your local DesertShield brand dealer, during a system checkup:

  • Verify proper start-up, operation, and shutdown of heating and cooling system controls.
  • Check for any clogs in the condensate drain.
  • Lubricate moving parts, especially the fan motor.
  • Ensure the proper functioning of electrical connections and test motor electric voltage.
  • Conduct diagnostics on thermostat settings.
  • Clean evaporator and condenser coils.
  • Ensure correct refrigerant levels throughout the heating and cooling system.
  • Inspect the blower and associated components for proper functioning and cleanliness.
  • Examine furnace components, such as gas connections, valves, burner assembly, and heat exchanger, to ensure they function correctly.