- Clean or replace air filters once a month to keep your HVAC running efficiently.
- Spring for an annual inspection of your system to keep things running efficiently and smoothly.
- Get an expert to test your air-conditioning system ducts for leaks. Leaking ducts in the attic, crawl space or floor cavities waste cool air and draw hot, humid air in from outside, down the chimney or from the garage.
- Clean out your HVAC with a garden hose on a regular basis to keep the surrounding area free of debris.
- Move insulation from above the ceiling up to the roofline, using spray foam insulation rather than loose-fill. That allows the AC system to be placed in a cooler location underneath the insulation, rather than in a space that’s hotter in summer.