Preparing Your Home for the Spring

As we inch closer to the end of the cold months, you may be considering getting a head start on spring cleaning. Along with regular decluttering, a few home maintenance tasks will ensure your home stays fresh and comfortable during the shoulder season. Routine furnace tune-ups or carpet cleanings to remove any evidence of salt and sand are just the beginning. Use this checklist to ensure that your home is as ready as you are for the warmer months ahead.

Transitioning Your Furnace from Heating to Cooling

While it might be a bit early to start blasting the air conditioning, spring is the perfect time to ensure your HVAC system is ready when you need it. After months of the harsh Edmonton winter, it's time to give your furnace some TLC. Start by inspecting and replacing the air filter to ensure air flows freely through the unit. You will also want to dust off the furnace and remove any resting particles that may have collected over the past several months. Finally, do a once-over check of the unit, looking for any damage, listening for any strange sounds and ensuring that your furnace is ready for a bit of a rest.

Check and Clean Air Ducts and Vents

After a long few months of heavy use, air ducts collect dust, pet hair, and other debris that should be cleaned out before the next season. To ensure your system runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible, keep the vents around your home open, unobstructed by furniture, and free of any obvious debris. To maintain optimal air quality during the warmer months, it is worth having your ducts professionally cleaned. Experts, like our team at Edmonton Furnace and Carpet Care, can remove dust and dirt that may contaminate the air in your home through a professional duct cleaning service.

Test Your AC Early

It's also good practice to test your AC before you really need it. In early spring, turn on your air conditioning unit for about 30 minutes. Check that cool air is coming through the vents around your home and that the airflow feels consistent. Inspect both the unit for any unusual sounds or odours. If something appears broken or your system is not performing well, you can schedule professional servicing before the summer rush.

Deep Clean Carpets

Your home's HVAC system is not the only part of your home that needs attention after a long winter. After months of tracking salt, sand, and snow into your home, spring is the perfect time for an annual carpet cleaning. Even with regular vacuuming, debris from the winter season can settle deep within your carpet fibres. Whether it's stains from wet boots or a few muddy paw prints that haven't gone away, you may want to consider hiring a professional to service your home. Not only will this freshen up your home for spring, but it will also improve your home's air quality and extend the lifespan of your carpets.

Spring cleaning goes beyond organizing and decluttering your home. After months of cold weather, your home may need some extra preventative maintenance. Whether that means servicing your furnace or air ducts in preparation for turning on your cooling system, or refreshing your carpets for a clean start to the season, spring is the perfect time to give your home the attention it deserves. By taking on these tasks early in the shoulder season, you can avoid unexpected breakdowns, costly repairs, and long appointment wait times during the busy summer months. At Edmonton Furnace and Carpet Care, our team is here to help you start spring with confidence.

Get ahead of the Spring rush and book your Spring HVAC Maintenance service with us today!