It looks like the dog days of summer and the sweltering heat are finally behind us but that doesn’t mean your Jacksonville HVAC system didn’t have to work overtime to keep up. We may experience milder temperatures than most of the country in the fall but there’s still no better time to tune-up your system with regular maintenance. At Ocean State, we offer maintenance plans that allow for twice-annual inspections from our NATE-certified technicians, but there are also a few things you can do by yourself at home to give your system a breather and make sure it’s maintained properly no matter the season!

While nothing can serve as a substitute for professional maintenance from the Ocean State team, the following DIY maintenance tips will give you a bit more peace of mind that your system can withstand most conditions.

Clean Up The Area Around Your Jacksonville HVAC System

This tip feels pretty simple, right? We had quite a few strong thunderstorms in September which caused debris to accumulate both inside and outside of your Jacksonville HVAC system. A simple clean-up of the inside and outside of your system will ensure that nothing is obstructing the airflow of your system and causing it to work harder than it should.

Adjust The Thermostat of Your Jacksonville HVAC System

There’s always disagreement in the house about what temperature to set the thermostat but investing in a top-of-the-line thermostat makes your system do less work and allows you to set different temperatures throughout the course of the day. Not only will this save you money on your energy bill over the long run, it will help your system account for the wild fluctuations in Florida temperatures. We actually wrote a blog about some of the benefits of investing in a smart thermostat in an article you can find here. 

Change Out Your Air Filters Regularly

We know that changing out the air filters on your Jacksonville HVAC system is probably pretty low on your priority list but clean filters not only help remove harmful contaminants from the air in your home, they also help reduce the burden on your system by preventing it from becoming overworked. At Ocean State, we cross “get new filters” off your to-do list with the Ocean State Filter Club which relieves you of the responsibility of ordering filter changes by automating the process and delivering new filters to your door right when you need them! 

Sign Up For an Ocean State Maintenance Plan

While all of these tips can help extend the life of your Jacksonville HVAC system, there is truly no substitute for an inspection by a professional. As we mentioned, our maintenance plans allow for twice-annual visits from our Jacksonville HVAC technicians and they’ll be able to identify and repair any issues before they become a real pain point. While this will end up saving you money in the long term by keeping your system running smoothly, we’re also currently offering 10% off our maintenance plans which you can find on our list of seasonal specials!

Regular maintenance is absolutely essential when it comes to maintaining the health of your Jacksonville HVAC system and we hope that these easily executed tips prove helpful. At the end of the day, while these tips will provide short-term peace of mind, you will truly sleep easier once your system has been inspected by our nine-time Carrier Presidents Award-winning team. After all, a small investment in your Jacksonville HVAC system today will ensure you don’t have to install a new system sooner rather than later.

Sign up for an Ocean State maintenance plan and schedule an appointment today!