HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Wichita Homes

Every 1–3 months

• Check the air filter and replace it if it’s visibly dirty — a restricted filter is behind most airflow and efficiency complaints
• Make sure vents and returns around the house aren’t blocked by furniture or rugs
• Glance at the outdoor unit for leaves, grass clippings, or debris and clear it off

Seasonally

• Spring: get the AC checked before the first real heat wave, not after it fails during one
• Fall: get the furnace checked before the first hard freeze

What a professional tune-up generally covers

A typical visit includes inspecting electrical connections, checking refrigerant levels on an AC system, cleaning coils, testing safety controls on a furnace, lubricating moving parts, and checking the thermostat’s calibration — the kind of things that catch a small problem before it becomes a no-cool or no-heat emergency.