With the kids back in school and fall and winter holidays quickly approaching, now’s the perfect time to do some routine maintenance on your heating and cooling system. Learn how to prepare your air conditioner for a long hibernation as well as tips for waking up your heating system without any problems. The last thing
Regular heating and cooling maintenance brings greater comfort and savings to your home. We can’t speak for other maintenance plans, but the Maintenance Value Plan (MVP) offered by Service Champions translates to lower utility costs, longer lifespans, and increased comfort. We recommend getting your HVAC system maintained twice a year, once in the spring for
Survive the summer with these easy heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance tips. Replace the Filter The best way to avoid potential HVAC problems is by checking the filter every month! Now is the perfect time to check the air filter and set a repeating calendar reminder to inspect it every 30 days. We
While pets can be bundles of love, there are also some obvious disadvantages, including allergens and extra cleaning. These drawbacks have a significant effect on your HVAC system and indoor air quality. Less hair stuck in carpets and around the home means less hair and pet dander stuck in the air ducts and the indoor
Love it or not, summer’s here. That means a rise in heat humidity, storms, and energy bills! Luckily, some simple summer maintenance can help you ward off expensive home repairs, prevent water damage, and save you time, energy, and money. Follow this summer maintenance checklist to help increase savings and prevent small issues from growing
Rodents, insects, pests, and pets can cause a lot of damage to outdoor condenser units. From the corrosive effects of urine to critters getting trapped within the system, your best bet is to prevent them from coming near the unit in the first place. By taking the time to pest-proof your outdoor condenser unit, you
Shopping for a new home can be overwhelming. While it can be exciting to go on walk-throughs and look at paint colors and open floor plans, the devil is in the details. Paint is inexpensive—so are other cosmetic details. The main things you want to look out for are expensive components, such as plumbing, roofing, electrical, and
May is Electrical Safety Month. In celebration, we’re sharing the most important HVAC electrical safety tips to keep your home and family safe from electrical fires, injuries, and even death. Modern life depends on electricity. Normally, we don’t think about it. Simply plug in and get power. Unfortunately, this can lead to overconfidence and lack
You may not be thinking of your heat pump condenser coils as part of your spring cleaning tasks, but we recommend adding it to the list. If you have a central air conditioning system, you have two main parts, the indoor air handler (evaporator coils) and the outdoor heat pump (condenser coils). The heat pump
The best way to keep energy bills down and comfort levels up is to sign up for an HVAC maintenance plan. Technicians and manufacturers alike know the importance of regular maintenance. Neglecting regular maintenance of large mechanical products such as cars and HVAC systems forces them to work harder, increasing the likelihood of breakdowns and cutting years