2023 HOME EDITION
MAINTAINING YOUR HOME The National Association of Home Builders o ers routine home
ASK A HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
Chris Rattray, the owner of Aire Serv of Round Rock, provided key tips for homeowners based on several years of experience in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning service industry.
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maintenance tips for homeowners looking to maintain their homes’ values and ensure their safety.
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condensation drain trap line should have a cleaner added every 60-90 days if the lines pass under the home’s slab. Upstairs or attic systems typically need cleaner added every six months. WHAT SHOULD HOMEOWNERS LOOK OUT FOR WHEN SELECTING AN HVAC REPAIR COMPANY? When choosing an air conditioning company, reviews are helpful. A good company could have a 4.5-star-or- better rating. Read the reviews and responses. Most companies have good, hardworking technicians that are very honest. You should be presented with pictures and/or videos of your system issues along with an estimate before repairs are made.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD HOMEOWNERS HAVE THEIR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS PROFESSIONALLY CHECKED? New homes that are 1-5 years old should have an HVAC maintenance performed every 24 months. For older homes I’d recommend maintenance every 12-18 months. WHAT ARE SOME MAINTENANCE TIPS HOMEOWNERS CAN EXECUTE ON THEIR OWN FOR THEIR HVAC SYSTEMS? Between April and October, I’d recommended replacing your 1-inch lters every 30 days. Larger, 4-inch lters should be replaced every 90 days. Between November and March, replace 1-inch lters every 60 days and 4-inch lters once. Additionally, the
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Find other useful homeownership tips at www.nahb.org.
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1 Roofs should be inspected by a quali ed roofer every three years, and skylights should be inspected so leaks do not develop. 2 Ensure downspouts and gutters do not get clogged with leaves and other debris. 3 Inspect siding each year to see if it needs repainting, and trim shrubs away so they do not touch the siding. 4 Check for split or cracked caulking on windows and doors annually, and replace the caulk as necessary. 5 Moving parts of garage doors need to be oiled once every three months.
6 Air lters require regular replacement, generally once every three months. 7 Regularly check security alarms and circuit breakers . Check batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 8 Clean each faucet’s aerator every three to four months. Maintain garbage disposals by running cold water through them. 9 Masonry walls can develop a white powder that can be scrubbed o with water and a sti brush. 10 Hardwood oors without polyurethane need to be waxed with a liquid or paste “spirit” wax. Use emulsion wax on vinyl.
Chris Rattray Owner Aire Serv of Round Rock 600 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Round Rock 737-240-7235 • www.aireserv.com
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