Heating Do-It-Yourself | Cooling Do-It-Yourself | Ventilation Do-It-Yourself

NOTE: While we offer these guides for heating & air conditioning systems, we highly recommend having a licensed HVAC professional perform all maintenance and installation functions.

Check and change air filters regularly.
Checking your system’s air filters on a regular basis will help to greatly increase your home’s indoor air quality. You should clean or replace air filters about once a month, depending on whether you have replaceable or disposable filters.

Maintain your air purifier.
If you have installed a central air purification system in your home, it is a good idea to thoroughly clean it two or three times a year. Cleaning out dust and debris from pre-filter and collection cells at the start of every heating and cooling season will help maintain peak performance.

Keeping ducts clean.
While cleaning your home’s entire duct system yourself is not recommended, you can still clean key areas. Removing the vents at the registers in your home will allow you to vacuum areas that receive plenty of dust buildup. Make sure your vacuum's attachments are tightly connected to ensure that none become dislodged inside of your ducts.

Protect from moisture build-up.
Utilize bathroom and kitchen ventilation fans to help remove excess moisture from these areas of your home. Whenever a room is in use, turn on the fan. If rooms do not have fans, consider installing one as they help to greatly reduce moisture build-up and the lessen potential for mildew growth

Keep your air clean
Regular vacuuming and dusting can greatly help to improve indoor air quality. Washing bed sheets and drapes can also help reduce allergens and irritants, giving you and your ventilation system a break.