Checking and Changing the Filters & Ductwork on the HVAC Units in Your Cottage Grove Rental Property

The goal with your rental home is to make it comfortable and homey for your residents. Heating and air conditioning units are the systems that help keep a home nice and cozy year-round. We are dependent on them to warm us up in cold weather and cool us when it seems too hot. But no matter how much we and the residents in our Cottage Grove rental homes rely on them, we tend to neglect them and fail to remember to maintain them like we ought to, which ultimately lead to bigger problems.

Because of where an HVAC system is usually situated, which is almost always out of sight, it can often be disregarded.  As time goes by, dust and debris can build up in the ductwork and filters, which in turn usually causes the rental home’s heating and air conditioning to work less efficiently.

Unfortunately, because an HVAC system is usually out of sight, it can often be neglected. Over time, dust and debris can build up in the ductwork and filters, causing the rental home’s heating and air conditioning to work more than what they are usually capable of. Sometimes, this can cause a bad smell or spread pollutants throughout the house, potentially causing respiratory issues or making allergies or conditions like asthma worse. Clogged or dirty filters can also put stress on the units, causing it they work harder than what is being required just to heat or cool the home. Motors that are working too hard tend to wear out faster, leading to unnecessary replacement expenses.

As you can see, allowing the HVAC units in your Cottage Grove rental property to fall into poor shape is a costly mistake that you don’t want to make. With the right property management company, though, this mistake can easily be avoided. Consistent upkeep is important to keep your heating and cooling systems clean and working suitably. Industry experts recommend that ductwork should be checked and cleaned every three to five years, while filters should be changed frequently, perhaps several times a year, depending on the location of your rental property and what type of system it has.

Helping you keep heating and air conditioning units running smoothly for your Cottage Grove residents is our specialty. At Real Property Management Greater Madison Metro, we have the industry connections needed to keep your HVAC systems clean and working efficiently. As the owner of single-family rental homes, the last thing you need is to worry about is ductwork and filters. Let us handle the details. By bringing us on board to manage your properties, you are protecting your investment and keeping your residents healthy and happy. For more information about the full spectrum of property management services we offer, contact us online or call us directly at 608-310-1290.