Spring is the ideal time to throw open your doors and give your home a thorough cleaning. However, many people miss an important part of their home during this annual ritual. If your spring cleaning doesn't start with your HVAC system, you're only getting your home partially clean. Gary Duncan Service Company, a trusted air conditioner and heating maintenance service in Olive Branch, MS, explains why in the following sections.

Why You Should Start Spring Cleaning with Your HVAC System

Your heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is comprised of a series of ducts, filters, and air treatment equipment that blows air throughout your home. The ductwork contains a lot of dust, and while the filters do their best to remove it, they can eventually become clogged and need replacement. This results in your furnace working overtime, burning excess fuel, and blowing dust into the areas you live in. This costs you money and covers up newly cleaned rooms with a fine coating of dust. To prevent the energy waste and the blowing dust, start your spring cleaning with the HVAC system.

What to Do

Clean the exhaust fans in your bathrooms. This removes caked-on debris, improves their efficiency, and helps them removing heat and moisture so mold and mildew don't form. Remove dust from vent grates so it doesn’t restrict airflow. Replace your dirty HVAC filter to remove dust, pollen, dust mites, and bacteria and to control how much gets recirculated back into your home. Clean the vent ducts and fans in your kitchen range hood to help it remove odors and moisture. Clean out your dryer ducts to improve the appliance's drying efficiency. It saves you energy on laundry day and prevents the possibility of fires igniting in a linty exhaust vent. Finally, gently wash the coils around your AC's outdoor unit with a garden hose to enable efficient heat dissipation.

Cleaning your HVAC system not only helps your home stay clean but it also saves you money on fuel costs and reduces the wear and tear on the equipment. Moreover, if you should uncover any air conditioner or heating maintenance issues during your spring cleaning session, you can contact Gary Duncan Service Company in Olive Branch, MS, for help. They are locally owned and operated and offer fast, reliable, affordable work. Visit their website to connect with them online, or call (662) 895-2023 to speak with an experienced HVAC professional.