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If you have central heating and air conditioning for the first time, then you want to read this short guide on central HVAC systems. By reading this information, you will be in a better position to take full advantage of everything the system offers, and you can avoid a lot of problems by making sure your system is properly maintained. 

What are central HVAC systems? 

HVAC is the acronym for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. With this system, the air in the house is filtered and heated or cooled to the temperature set on the thermostat, then redistributed throughout the home at that temperature in a cleaner state. 

One air return vent pulls the air in through a filter. This filter must be kept clean to make sure the air quality in the home continues to be good and to keep the system in good working order. This helps keep the heating and cooling costs at a minimum. 

Each main room in the house will have a vent the air will come out through. These vents need to be kept open even when the rooms aren't in use, or the system can experience troubles due to pressure changes. 

Some great things about a central HVAC system include: 

• Having the ability to control the temperature in the whole house from one centralized thermostat

• Having the air quality in the home automatically improved while heating or cooling the home

• Having the ability to control the heating and cooling from your smart device

• Having the home heated and cooled in a quiet manner

• Having a heating and cooling unit that doesn't interfere with the aesthetics of the home

• Having a heating and cooling system that is very easy to maintain

What maintenance is required for a central HVAC system?

When it comes to the maintenance of your system, there is very little you need to tend to. You need to change the filter often and as needed, make sure the outside housing unit is kept clean and is on a level pad, and make annual servicing appointments. 

The most important maintenance for your HVAC system besides keeping the filter changed will be getting an HVAC tech out annually. They will take care of all of the routine cleaning and servicing, as well as inspections that need to be done to keep your system running properly. You also need to get to know the sounds and feels of your system, so you know when to make a service call for a possible repair problem.