Summer hasn’t quite made its debut but the temperatures are definitely warming up and that means it’s time for A/C season. Before the temperatures soar and you’re running your air conditioning unit constantly to stay comfortable, go ahead and call your air conditioning technician to stop by and perform your yearly ac maintenance.
In addition to an AC system tune-up, there are several other ways you can get ready for the cooling season before warmer weather is officially here to stay.
Don’t start taking your air conditioner apart, let a professional do that, but you can clean up the area around your system to get rid of twigs and debris that have made their way to your A/C system during the windy winter and stormy spring. Mow the grass around the A/C and trim back any overgrown shrubs or vegetation to make sure your air conditioning unit is clear of debris. Clearing the air way can help keep your air conditioning unit running properly.
· Change Your Home’s Air Filters
Neal Harris Service Experts will swap out your home’s basic air filters when they complete your seasonal tune-up as part of your standard A/C maintenance. You can (and should) also swap out your HVAC air filters by yourself, and it’s recommended that you do so at least every 30-60 days for optimal performance. If you don’t replace your filter it accumulates dust, allergens, and germs so for the health of your family and the efficiency of your air conditioning equipment, make sure you’re changing those filters as part of your standard A/C system service. Note that a clogged filter could actually damage your A/C system.
Help block the sun from heating up your home by hanging blackout drapes or window shades. These window coverings may also help save your furniture and floors from fading or experiencing sun damage over time.
· Check Alarm Batteries
If you didn’t check your smoke and CO detector batteries over daylight savings, now it a great time. Remember to also check the batteries in your thermostat to make sure it is running properly so you don’t end up calling an AC service technician because your A/C isn’t turning on and then it ends up just being the thermostat. You could also consider purchasing a programmable thermostat so you can adjust the temperature away from home and save money on your heating and cooling bills.
An annual AC tune-up service could make your air conditioner up to 30% more efficient and save you money on your cooling bills. Call Neal Harris Service Experts today to make sure your air conditioning system is ready to keep you cool and comfortable for the summer and learn about our spring specials on A/C system tune-ups.