{"id":7408,"date":"2020-03-25T02:36:50","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T07:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=7408"},"modified":"2026-02-26T13:45:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T19:45:36","slug":"hvac-maintenance-in-winter-and-summer-seasons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-and-summer-seasons\/","title":{"rendered":"How Should HVAC Maintenance Vary Between Winter and Summer Seasons?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-and-summer-seasons\/#HVAC_Maintenance_for_Winter_and_Summer\" >HVAC Maintenance for Winter and Summer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-and-summer-seasons\/#Summer_AC_Maintenance\" >Summer AC Maintenance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-and-summer-seasons\/#Winter_Heater_Furnace_Maintenance\" >Winter Heater &amp; Furnace Maintenance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-and-summer-seasons\/#Learn_More_About_HVAC_Maintenance_Through_the_Seasons\" >Learn More About HVAC Maintenance Through the Seasons<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-summer-1-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Tips in Winter &#038; Summer\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-summer-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-summer-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With spring comes that subtle reminder of life between our two harsher seasons here in St. Louis. Bundling up and cranking the heat becomes slowly forgotten as we move on to dreams of sunglasses and swimming pools. However, for you and your family to have ultimate comfort in your home, regardless of the season, it is important to remember your HVAC maintenance and upkeep and the different treatments your system will require depending on the season to follow.<\/p>\n<p>In St. Louis and the surrounding areas, if you would like to schedule your HVAC maintenance with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> professionals, connect with us online or by phone today!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HVAC_Maintenance_for_Winter_and_Summer\"><\/span>HVAC Maintenance for Winter and Summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keeping up with regular HVAC maintenance is one of the best things you can do for your system&rsquo;s longevity as well as to ensure comfort in your home, year round. However, depending on the upcoming season, your HVAC maintenance needs will mean different things.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summer_AC_Maintenance\"><\/span>Summer AC Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-summer-2-300x206.jpg\" alt=\"HVAC Maintenance Checklists for Summer &amp; Winter\" width=\"300\" height=\"206\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-7433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-summer-2-300x206.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-summer-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It probably will not come as a surprise that during routine summer HVAC maintenance checks, your service technician will focus on the air conditioning unit. Some of the things you can do ahead of time are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Change the air filter<\/li>\n<li>Clean and clear away the debris around the outside unit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>When your HVAC maintenance technician arrives, these are some of the things they will check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thermostat<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will first check that your thermostat and air conditioner are communicating properly to ensure the system is running efficiently from that point.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Condensate Drain<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will also check the condensate drain for clogs, which will serve to prevent damage due to water leaks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electrical Connections<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will check and tighten all the electrical connections of the unit to ensure all components are operating as they should. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Refrigerant Levels<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will make sure your system has the correct amount of refrigerant levels so it is running properly. They will also check that there are no leaks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blower Components<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will clean and adjust the blower components in your system to ensure proper airflow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_Heater_Furnace_Maintenance\"><\/span>Winter Heater &amp; Furnace Maintenance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When it comes to HVAC maintenance ahead of winter, your technician will focus on the furnace rather than the AC unit. When your service technician arrives, these are some of the things they will do during the routine maintenance check:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Furnace Service<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will inspect and clean the burner, as well as test the gas levels and igniter function.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inspect Heat Exchanger<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will also check that the heat exchanger is performing as it should.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check Blower Motor<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will lubricate and clean the blower motor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Test Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/strong> \u2013 One of the most important aspects of home safety, your technician will confirm that this safety device is functioning properly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vent Check<\/strong> \u2013 Your technician will check all the supply and return vents to ensure they are unobstructed. They will also check the vent pipe in its entirety, checking for corrosion, rust, or obstructions that could pose a safety hazard. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_More_About_HVAC_Maintenance_Through_the_Seasons\"><\/span>Learn More About HVAC Maintenance Through the Seasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For more information about HVAC maintenance needs for your St. Louis area home, call our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> professionals today. Whether you are in need of serious repairs, or just need a simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/schedule-your-spring-ac-maintenance\/\">spring AC maintenance<\/a> check, we are ready to help!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With spring comes that subtle reminder of life between our two harsher seasons here in St. Louis. Bundling up and cranking the heat becomes slowly forgotten as we move on to dreams of sunglasses and swimming pools. However, for you and your family to have ultimate comfort in your home, regardless of the season, it is important to remember your HVAC maintenance and upkeep and the different treatments your system will require depending on the season to follow. In St. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/hvac-maintenance-in-winter-and-summer-seasons\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How Should HVAC Maintenance Vary Between Winter and Summer Seasons?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":7430,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5,22,12,11,58,26,61,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-maintenance","category-air-conditioners","category-diy-hvac-repair","category-furnace-maintenance","category-furnaces","category-heat-pump-maintenance","category-heat-pumps","category-hvac-checklists","category-hvac-maintenance"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - 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