{"id":3322,"date":"2018-03-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/spring-cleaning-dont-forget-air-conditioning-heating-systems"},"modified":"2020-02-24T11:42:55","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T16:42:55","slug":"spring-cleaning-dont-forget-air-conditioning-heating-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.confortexpert.com\/en\/blog\/spring-cleaning-dont-forget-air-conditioning-heating-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring cleaning: don\u2019t forget your air conditioning and heating systems"},"content":{"rendered":"

With milder temperatures finally at our doorstep, it\u2019s a good time to start thinking about doing some spring cleaning. You\u2019ll certainly want to cover the basics\u2014cleaning the walls, windows, rugs and so on. That said, at Confort Expert, we\u2019d like to draw your attention to an important household task that\u2019s often overlooked: maintaining your heating and cooling systems. Keep reading to find out more about what you can do to make sure your appliances stay perfectly clean and functional.<\/p>\n

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With milder temperatures finally at our doorstep, it\u2019s a good time to start thinking about doing some spring cleaning. You\u2019ll certainly want to cover the basics\u2014cleaning the walls, windows, rugs and so on. That said, at Confort Expert, we\u2019d like to draw your attention to an important household task that\u2019s often overlooked: maintaining your heating and cooling systems. Keep reading to find out more about what you can do to make sure your appliances stay perfectly clean and functional.<\/p>\n

The importance of annual maintenance for your heating system<\/strong><\/p>\n

Before we start, it\u2019s important to know that central heating systems\u2014furnaces<\/a> and boilers<\/a>\u2014require yearly maintenance performed by a trained professional. If you failed to do so in the fall, take advantage of your spring cleaning spree to have your system\u2019s maintenance performed by a qualified contractor.<\/p>\n

When\u2019s the last time you had a look at your furnace\u2019s air filters? You should ideally be cleaning your filters<\/a> every month throughout the cold season. Remember: a dirty filter means higher heating costs. Take a few minutes to check your owner\u2019s manual, as it may advise you to replace your filter with the arrival of spring.<\/p>\n

Maintain your air conditioner for optimal performance all summer long<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t wait until the big heatwave hits to perform maintenance on your air conditioner<\/a>. As soon as the mercury hits 10 \u00b0C, we suggest that you clean your unit and test it in the following ways:<\/p>\n