We all like to feel healthy. Whether it’s a visit to the chiropractor or check-up at the doctor, routine care is an essential part of life. Well, your heating and cooling system needs regular TLC, too. From a full inspection by an HVAC services professional to more frequent at-home checkups, there are several steps you can take to show your air conditioner and furnace some love and help keep it running happily all year long.

When to have a HVAC services technician look under the hood

EnergyStar.gov recommends having a professional inspect your heating and cooling system at least twice a year before the high-use months. Having an inspection before the hot months of Summer get underway and again before the freeze of Winter sets in can save you the cost and hassle of emergency cooling or furnace rep