What is your resolution for the new year? Does it involve a gym membership or giving up your guilty pleasure? Or does it involve improving your home? If you include your HVAC system on your New Year's resolution list, you can improve your home! After all, it does work non-stop to keep you and your family comfortable. Here are five things you should to do for your heating and cooling system in the coming year.

1. Change Your Filter as Recommended

Your HVAC filter does a lot of work. It keeps dust, dirt, and debris from getting into your home. It also helps keep your heating and cooling working and prevents breakdowns. It even plays a role in your indoor air quality! You should replace or clean your filters every three months. You may need to do this more often if you have pets or allergies.

2. Pay Attention to Your Indoor Air Quality

Take some steps to maintain the air quality in your home to help your HVAC work even better. You'll also have a healthier indoor living space. You can improve your indoor air quality by following these steps.

• Stick to a regular cleaning routine or schedule
• Put more plants in your indoor living spaces
• Consider portable or entire-home dehumidifiers
• Use ventilators to improve the exchange of stale air with fresh air

3. Consider Zoning Your System

Do you have certain places in your home that are warmer or cooler than the rest of your home? Do people in your home have very different comfort preferences? Zoning systems can solve problems of this nature. Dampers and other separation methods can create individual comfort zones within your home. These zones can all have different adjustments.

4. Update to a Smart Thermostat

Switching to a smart thermostat is something to do during the coming year if you still have a manual one. These thermostats offer better energy efficiency and many features. These features allow you to:

• Program your preferred heating/cooling schedule
• Control your comfort settings while away
• Have your temperatures adjust as soon as needed
• Link your HVAC system to other WiFi-accessible devices
• See how much energy your HVAC system uses so you can find ways to fine-tune usage

5. Invest in a New HVAC System

If you have a newer HVAC system, you can skip this one. If your heating and cooling system are nearing the end of its natural lifespan, get a new HVAC system. If you see that you need more frequent and costly repairs, it's also time to get a new HVAC system. It's an investment that pays for itself over time. Newer systems are more precise with their controls and are more efficient.

Call Us Today

One other thing you can do for your HVAC system is to take advantage of the services we offer. Robert Bair Plumbing Heating and Air is here to help you throughout the year. Our trained local HVAC team can perform routine inspections. We will spot and address issues before your even notice a problem.

Call us today to learn more about our HVAC services.