There was a time when I had a hard time remembering to keep up with important HVAC system maintenance.
I eventually had this HVAC technician tell me that I should write down when I change the air filters and when I should get my HVAC appointments.
He explained that he used to have a hard time with changing his own air filters on time also, until he started writing everything down. He said that as we get older, we often tend to forget about things like that. I agreed with him because I am forgetting things all the time, like where I put the TV remote or my keys. So I decided to keep track on my computer every single time I was changing the air filter and I set an alarm on my phone to remind me when to change the air filter next. I also wrote down when I should get my HVAC appointment for HVAC tune-ups in the spring and in the fall. That’s what the HVAC technician recommended and that’s exactly what I chose to do. I was really happy when I realized that my new thing with writing everything down was working for me. If I ever forgot about the air filter, I had a bold remember on my computer to remind me. Whenever my phone alarm sounds, I know that it’s time to change the air filter. I also learned that the quality of the air filters are very important. It’s not just about changing those air filters on time, you need air filters that actually work to protect your HVAC and your lungs.