You wouldn’t drive your car 100,000 miles without changing the oil. The same logic holds true for your home comfort system. Regular HVAC preventative maintenance is the best way to ensure trouble-free operation and peak performance. Pre-season maintenance is also important. It can help to avoid a system failure in severe hot or cold weather when you need it most, and it can also keep your energy bill from getting out of control.
 
WHEN SHOULD I DO FURNACE MAINTENANCE?
 
The old adage is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Below you’ll find our Preventative Maintenance Checklist, which is our proven method to keep your system in the pink and your home in constant comfort.
  • For a system that heats and cools: perform maintenance in the spring and fall
  • For cooling system maintenance only: perform maintenance at least once a year, before the cooling season
  • For furnace maintenance only: perform maintenance at least once a year, before the heating season.

Many dealers provide priority service for their customers who have an annual maintenance or service agreement. Bi-annual preventative maintenance will ensure that your system runs as efficiently as possible. 

Clean or Change Filter

Maintaining your air filter is easy, and routine maintenance will keep you breathing easier.
Most filters are easy to slide or swap out, and it’s one of the few things you can do to maintain your filter without the help of a HVAC Contractor. However, it’s important to check your owner’s manual before performing any maintenance on your Trane or any air filter.

HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO CLEAN/CHANGE MY FILTER?

You should always double-check your owner’s manual for specific recommendations, but generally speaking it’s best to clean or change your filters once every 30 days. (When that utility bill arrives) Remember, regular cleaning/changing of your filter will ensure the best filtration, increase the life of your machine, and give you peace of mind that you’re breathing easier.