How can I keep my HVAC System running efficiently?

April 1, 2022

How can I keep my HVAC System Running Efficiently?

Many of us simply can’t imagine driving our cars without temperature control, whether to stay warm in the cooler months or cool in the warmer months.

Your HVAC System works hard to keep you and your family comfortable. However, the benefits will not last long if you do not give the system care and keep it properly maintained.

First, change the dirty cabin air filter. The cabin air filter is responsible for filtering out the air that enters the cabin of the vehicle through the HVAC System. Just like the filter in the HVAC unit at home, it is critical to keeping the air quality healthy inside your vehicle.

Second, it is important to keep your condensers free of leaves and debris. If debris gets in, the system will not cool as well as it should.


Bottom line, if you allow your HVAC System to become dirty or clogged, you will need to turn up the Power making it work harder, and in turn making your engine work harder as well.

Lastly, as always, contact Paul Campanella’s Auto & Tire Center for more assistance with this.

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