There are a few things that make your home comfortable. It is beyond the interior decor, furniture, or even your media and entertainment gadgets. These things are important, but without the right temperature, the desired amount of humidity, and clean breathable indoor air, your home can be an unbearable space to live in. This is where your HVAC system comes into the picture. HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, comprising all the appliances in the building that can provide cooling, heating and ventilation when required.

But it is one thing to have your HVAC system and yet another to ensure it is working optimally. Most people realise a sharp drop in performance over a period of time and can’t tell what the problem is. Built-up faults can also lead to severe damage if unchecked, and this is why maintenance is important. Maintenance is a key factor in influencing the performance and lifespan of your HVAC system, and doing it the right way can be the difference between enjoying your air conditioner or heater for many years, or replacing them only after five years or less.

Managing your indoor temperature and humidity in India, for instance, requires a holistic process beginning with construction. For buildings with preinstalled HVAC systems, developers have a role to ensure that the units and its components are accessible for maintenance routines. Also, many forward-thinking developers offer property and facility management services which include HVAC management, and this can make things easy for homeowners. If you’re worried about staying above the elements in India, and keeping your HVAC in perfect shape, there are steps you need to take.

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While some of these tasks can be a personal DIY, you should be careful not to compromise the integrity of HVAC system and put your home at risk. It is always best to invite the HVAC professionaloccasionally for routine check and maintenance or when you notice an abnormality. Besides, there are some issues that you won’t be able to handle yourself for the first time, even with a YouTube tutorial right in front of you. An HVAC professional is a necessity if you have a central HVAC system that requires working on ductworks and ventilation systems.

Common problems to watch out for

There are some common HVAC problems that homeowners have to deal with. HVAC maintenance becomes inevitable to avoid them, otherwise these may lead to serious damage.

Remember that it is your responsibility to ensure your home keeps functioning optimally. Unfortunately, HVAC isn’t the prettiest maintenance task to deal with. If you’re up for a DIY, some of these tasks can be handled yourself. But you can also save yourself the stress and call in the professionals.

(By Ajay Kumar Singh, President and CEO, Enviro)

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