If so, resolve to pay a little more attention to your HVAC in the new year. These simple but effective tips will keep money in your pocket and ward off expensive repairs.

• The first commandment of HVAC systems: Thou shalt clean or replace the filter whenever it gets dirty.

If dirt and debris accumulate on the filter, it will hurt the efficiency of the AC or heater and ultimately stop operations.

• Also clean the coils, although they won’t get as dirty as often as the filter. Dirty coils put a drag on the system and hurt energy efficiency.

• Don’t let dirt, grass clippings or shrubbery interfere with the operation of the outside unit.

Preventive maintenance

A professional HVAC tech can save you money long-term by checking the system once or twice a year. He will make sure everything is clean and lubricated and replace components that are fading due to wear and tear.

The techs at Premier HVAC are experts at maintaining and installing heating, cooling and ventilation equipment.