When you have a winter home in Florida, you must maintain it just as diligently as you do your primary residence to protect it. Well-maintained homes keep their value and can even appreciate. Your HVAC system deserves special consideration because of its role in indoor comfort. Follow these three tips for maintaining your winter home's HVAC system.
Conduct Regular Maintenance
Every spring and fall, an HVAC professional should inspect your system to ensure it's running properly. A maintenance visit isn't just an inspection, though. Most companies also clean, lubricate, test, and adjust the system's various moving parts so it continues to serve you well through the upcoming season.
Maintain Good Indoor Air Quality
Winter homes can get stale when their owners don't visit very often. However,
indoor air quality remains important because, eventually, you'll return to your home for a visit. Consider hiring a caretaker to mop and vacuum the floors in your absence and to water any indoor plants so they continue to absorb toxins from the air.
You might also install a dehumidifier so your home doesn't suffer from too much moisture. Florida gets extremely hot and humid thanks to the proximity to water, so humidity becomes a serious issue. A whole-home dehumidifier runs on its own, so you don't have to be there to turn it on and off or empty a full water pan.
Upgrade Your System
If your heating and cooling bills are higher at your winter home, an older HVAC part might be to blame. Consider upgrading your HVAC system so you can benefit from reduced expenses while you're in residence. This becomes particularly beneficial if you rent out the home while you're away. You don't want to pay a premium for tenants' energy usage.
Owning a winter home can make vacations far more comfortable, but you have to keep it up it properly if you want to reap the full benefits. To get in touch with
premium HVAC providers, visit AC Southeast® and search for a contractor in your area.
