Harvest Green HVAC Maintenance Checklist

HVAC maintenance for your Harvest Green home can add to your home’s value and your air conditioner’s longevity. Air conditioning and heating systems are one of your home’s most expensive appliances, so it pays to keep it in good working order.

Partnering with a trusted HVAC company who knows your Harvest Green neighborhood through and through can make maintaining your air conditioner much easier. 

Terry’s A/C & Heating has prepared an HVAC maintenance checklist for our Harvest Green neighbors in Richmond, Texas. This handy resource can make it easy to see at a glance the home and HVAC maintenance tasks that will keep your home comfortable in every season.

About Harvest Green in Richmond, TX

The Harvest Green neighborhood or “agrihood” as they like to be called is located in far West Houston between Grand Parkway (Hwy 99) and Hwy 59 (Southwest Freeway), across the highway from Aliana. Located in Fort Bend County in Richmond, Texas, the growing community is northwest of Sugar Land and east of Pecan Grove.

  • 1,700-acre master-planned community with a 12-acre farm in the center
  • The Farmhouse – community clubhouse with fitness center, event space, pool, splashpad, playground, lakeside amphitheater, tennis and volleyball courts.
  • The Slice (2025) a second amenity complex with pools, splashpad, playground, pickleball court, and food trucks.
  • Parks (470 acres of greenbelts and open space, 50 acres of parkland)
    • Barberry Park (playground)
    • Harvest Yard (tennis courts, sand volleyball, playground, open space) 
    • Kid Corral (playground next to The Farmhouse)
    • Bark Park (dog park)
    • Pocket Parks
  • Waterways:  130 acres of lakes and waterways
  • Trails
    • 20-mile trail system for walking and biking
  • Fort Bend ISD Schools:

Harvest Green Homes

Homes in Harvest Green have open-concept layouts with plenty of natural light, clean lines, and contemporary finishes—think large windows, sleek exteriors, and energy-efficient details. Sustainable living and eco-conscious details are found throughout.

Harvest Green offers numerous amenities, the least of which is a 12-acre farm and community garden in the center of the neighborhood. The Farmhouse serves as the primary meeting place, with event space, pools, fitness center, and playground. A second amenity center is planned for 2025 called, The Slice.

Here’s a few vital statistics about Harvest Green homes:

  • Avg. Year Built: 2018
  • Avg. Sq. Ft.:  3,119 Sq. Ft
  • Bedrooms: 4 on average
  • Bathrooms: 3 on average
  • Median Lot Size: 7,709 sq. ft.

Source: Har.com

Harvest Green HVAC Maintenance Checklist

Homes in Harvest Green emphasize sustainable living features. Many employ upgraded and energy-efficient appliances, including variable-speed HVAC systems, heat pumps, and whole home dehumidifiers. We have had a fair amount of calls to properly calibrate and program humidifiers and thermostats. 

We find zoned systems and foam-insulated homes that capitalize on the latest advances in energy-efficient building technology in Harvest Green. Whole home air purification is a smart upgrade because homes are so well insulated, which can provide better indoor air quality. This is especially helpful for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. 

Zoned systems sometimes start seeing repairs after about 5 years related to dampers or motors requiring adjustment or replacement.

Because most homes are so new, they won’t need to replace their HVAC system(s) for a good while. Investing in biannual HVAC maintenance on a heating and cooling system is a smart move to ensure HVAC systems last as long as they can.  

Whole home surge protectors and our lifetime condensate drain pan are accessories we add to every installation and on request when repairs are made to prevent future repairs. Surge protectors guard against damage to electrical parts from power surges. Lifetime condensate drain pans and float switches prevent drain clogs that can cause damaging water leaks.

The following are tasks that can keep your cooling and heating system in tip-top shape for years to come.

Quarterly

  • Change air filters (MERV 8-10); ask your HVAC provider about a 4” media filter that can last 6-12 months.
  • Schedule pest control

Every Six Months

  • Pour vinegar down condensate drain (especially in the spring/fall) or ask your HVAC provider for a longer-lasting solution
  • Clear landscaping, brush, and leaves from around the outdoor unit
  • Check batteries in your thermostat (if needed); purchase extras to have on hand.
  • Check batteries in smoke/carbon monoxide detectors (Your HVAC provider can bring ladders and batteries to accomplish this for you on request.)
  • At season change, change the direction of your ceiling fans (optional)

Yearly

ProTip: This is a great time to ask questions about your equipment and findings. If you have a problem area, we can help you troubleshoot it.

  • Replace in-duct or furnace filters (if applicable)
  • Dryer vent and kitchen vent hood cleaning (Ask us for a referral)
  • Remove and clean bathroom exhaust fans to remove humidity/mold (as needed)
  • Check your plumbing fixtures, such as bathrooms, kitchen, washer, water heater, for any water leaks

ProTip: For a commercial property, you might want more frequent maintenance visits. Your favorite HVAC company can provide advice in this area.

5 years

  • Ask your HVAC provider about zoning and balancing if you encounter hot/cold spots (as needed)
  • Inspect window and door for air leaks; often caulk and weatherstripping can be easy DIYs tasks.
  • Have your roof inspected (flashing, vent caps, seals, shingle health) by a professional

6-10 Years

  • Per the National Fire Protection Association, replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors every 10 years. Your HVAC provider can help you with this task on request.
  • Have a plumber inspect your water heater.

11-20 years

21-30 Years

  • Clean ducts (if necessary).  ProTip: Homeowners who faithfully change air filters and take advantage of preventative HVAC maintenance can avoid this chore.
  • Roof replacement.

ProTip: When replacing, consider choosing the lightest color to reduce the heat load. (Ask us for a referral if you need one.)

Testimonials from Harvest Green Neighbors

Find out what Harvest Green neighbors say about the HVAC service they have received from Terry’s A/C & Heating in Richmond, Texas.

“Excellent service, rapid callback and they even had someone come to my house the same day. Apparently, I had a power surge at my home and one of the things that broke was the A/C. I called the next day of the event, a different AC company that someone recommended. They concluded that I needed to buy some new parts for the AC that would cost me over 2K, and it may not even resolve the problem. That was just to start with (already 3 days without AC). I needed a second opinion since we are talking about a lot of money. I called Terry’s A/C company, and they had someone at my house the same day. They concluded something completely differ from the other company. They showed us exactly what it was, and they had the AC running the next day. Both Hector and Terry did an amazing job. Special thanks to them for their professionalism and accuracy. I totally recommend this company to anyone.” – Vernise Eroglu

“Kenny was super friendly and time efficient. Gave us some super easy tips to ensure longevity in our AC unit. ” – Brittany Williams-Markham

“Terry’s has been fantastic to work with. They are fair and honest brokers, truly interested in partnering with and taking care of their homeowners. Prompt in response, dedicated to a quick and correct solution, friendly and incredibly accommodating. All my future AC needs will definitely result in a call to the Terry’s team. Thank you for everything!” – Stephanie Dowell

Call on the HVAC Experts at Terry’s A/C & Heating

If you’re looking for trustworthy HVAC maintenance for your air conditioner and heater, mini split system, or heat pump, contact Terry’s A/C & Heating for a prompt appointment. Read more about our friendly, experienced staff and how we got our start in Richmond, Texas.

Our family-owned and operated business will provide an estimate on a new HVAC system and answer all of your questions. 

We schedule regular preventative maintenance visits, too. We recommend maintenance on your heating system in the fall and your air conditioner in the spring. These essential tasks can add years to your AC system’s longevity. We offer a scheduled maintenance plan we call, our Peace of Mind Protection Program, for those who would like to make maintenance easy to remember.