Climate control systems generally won't take up a lot of your time or money when it comes to maintenance - but knowing how often to clean your chimneys and flues or clean and service your airconditioner will ensure that they continue to keep your home safe and comfortable.
Take a minute to read your air conditioner manual, and set some maintenance dates for your climate control systems.
How to clean a chimney or flue
Keeping your flues and chimneys clear and free from blockages and creosote is all part of using a wood heater or fireplace, and essential if you don't want your home to fill with smoke!
How to clean a fireplace
Occasionally cleaning your fireplace will help to ensure your home's not covered in ash and soot. Find out how to clean your fireplace without making too big a mess.
How to clean heating ducts and vents
Heating ducts carry air all around your house, and vents often get dirty as a result of how much air flows through them. Find out if (and how) you need to clean them.
How to clean an air conditioner
Properly cleaning and maintaining your air conditioner is vital to ensuring that it works properly, and that it's as efficient and effective as it's designed to be.
How to measure infiltration and air tightness
Part of establishing how well your home fares in terms of passive design is to establish how 'tight' it is. Learn more about how to test how much air leaks from your home.