We definitely live in more of a “do-it-yourself” atmosphere than we ever have before. There’s nothing wrong with tackling minor home projects on your own, when possible. It’s important to remember, however, that most air conditioning maintenance tasks should be left to the professionals for your safety and for the well-being of your HVAC system.
However, aside from the thorough annual inspection and cleaning that your HVAC professional will conduct during your maintenance appointment, there are other tasks that should be done throughout the year between your maintenance visits—even if you have two maintenance visits each year. These tasks—which you can and should do on your own—have been shared below.