While having a Pittsburgh HVAC technician a phone call away is always wise, there are still some do-it-yourself options available to make sure your home’s furnace and air conditioning unit are performing up to par. Follow along as our team of professional technicians walks you through the steps to identify and repair sources of energy-wasting issues in your home’s HVAC unit.

1. DIY HVAC Inspection Tips
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2. While having a professional HVAC technician on your side
is always a plus, there are a couple things you can do on
your own to improve your home’s energy efficiency.
Follow along as we help you identify and repair sources
of energy-wasting issues in your home.
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3. INSPECTING THE FURNACE
How To Inspect:
All furnaces should be professionally inspected at least
once every two years, but that doesn’t mean you can’t
help extend the life of your unit in between professional
inspections.
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4. ▪ Make Sure the Furnace Filter Fits into a Covered Slot
• Furnace filters are designed to remove dust and
debris from the air. However, filter openings that
aren’t covered allow air to infiltrate the system
and defeat its closed trunk-line operation.
▪ When installing a fresh filter, make certain it is
installed with the air-direction indicator pointing in
the proper direction – with the arrow pointing towards
the furnace.
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5. CLEANING DUCTWORK FOR HVAC SYSTEMS
Just like your HVAC system itself, your home’s ductwork
should be properly maintained as well. Duct cleaning,
whether professionally or on your own, requires very
little work and can potentially improve energy
efficiency. Inspect your ductwork and make sure all
joints are sealed tightly with high-quality foil-faced
tape.
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6. DIY HVAC AUDIT
How To: Make a list of all the areas in your home that
have a potential for drafts. Close off the areas by
shutting any doors or windows, as well as all combustion
appliances. Next, light some incense sticks and turn on
either your home’s exhaust fans or use a large window
fan to circulate air throughout the home.
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7. Why:
The airflow will help you detect any leaks or cracks in
your home’s foundation, and the plume of smoke will
flow in the direction of any leakage.
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8. ▪Visit Us: www.tudi.com
▪Contact Us:
▪ 412-771-4100 (Pittsburgh)
▪ 813-635-0100 (Tampa)
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