It’s so easy to not pay much attention at all to the HVAC equipment. At least, that’s the case for me. We are blessed to have central air conditioning in our home. And it’s getting that time of year again where I’m going to have to be better at paying attention to the HVAC unit. Well, I really don’t have to do all that much when it comes to the heating and cooling equipment. We belong to an HVAC service plan so the heating and cooling equipment are in great hands. They HVAC technician comes out twice a year to do seasonal HVAc maintenance. This keeps the heat pump in great shape and maximizing the efficiency. We for sure need the best efficiency that we can get when it comes to how much the heat pump runs during the Summer. From June through September, the air conditioning is on just about all the time. Of course, I program the digital thermostat in order not to be over cooling the house while we’re away during the peak heating hours. But as the heat pump is coming back to life now that the temperatures continue to climb, I have to refocus on the air filter. Making sure that I’m changing the air filter for the HVAC equipment is important stuff. Any heat pump has to have continuous and unobstructed airflow in order to work properly. A dirty or clogged air filter is something that can really put an undue strain on the heating and cooling equipment. Since the heat pump stays quiet all Winter, I’ve got to get myself back in the habit of changing the air filter once per month.