4 Hints to Prep for Air Conditioning Season
Summer may seem like it’s still a few months away. But before you know it, you’ll be transitioning from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is running frequently to maintain comfy temperatures. It’s smart to prepare for the additional usage before temperatures heat up.
Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing and our team of Experts can assist you. We’ve created our all-inclusive air conditioning memberships to increase your system’s energy efficiency and dependability. Our professional skill goes a long way, but there are a lot of other steps you can take to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the top ways you can prepare for air conditioning season.
1. Clean Your Air Conditioner
Don’t be concerned, you won’t have to disassemble your system and clean every part. Our Experts do this during your annual air conditioning maintenance appointment.
But cleaning the space around your air conditioner will go a long way also. We recommend:
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- Removing twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner.
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- Keeping surrounding grass and plants trimmed back.
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- Maintaining at least 1 foot of clear area on all sides around your air conditioner.
If your air conditioner’s fins get blocked by dirt or yard refuse, this can affect performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to run more often to deliver the same level of comfort. In severe cases, it might stop running altogether and need air conditioning repair.
Your comfort and satisfaction are important to us, so we prefer minimizing the likelihood of repairs in the first place. A well-maintained air conditioner usually cools more efficiently, is less likely to break down and typically lasts longer.
2. Change Your Air Filter
Routinely replacing your air filter is critical for your air conditioner’s wellness. During a tune-up visit, our techs inspect filters and install new ones if required. Installing a new filter is speedy and straightforward. You can (and should) do it on your own when possible!
How regularly you need to replace your filter depends on:
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- The kind of filter you use.
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- If someone in your home has asthma, allergies or other respiratory issues.
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- If you have pets.
Basic flat filters usually last for 30–60 days. Thicker pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you don’t know if your filter requires replacement, take it out, and angle it toward the light. Put in a new one if you can’t see light through it.
Filters remove dust, pollen and other particles from your house’s air, keeping airflow clean. Disregarding it will decrease your home’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency.
In some instances a clogged filter might even damage your system or cause it to break down. Regularly putting in a new one will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more balanced.
If someone in your family is dealing with allergies, asthma or other respiratory conditions, contact our Experts about how a HEPA filter can lessen symptoms.
3. Inspect Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors
Now is the perfect time to evaluate other crucial pieces of your air conditioner and other safety systems.
If you rely on a programmable thermostat, ensure that it’s working like it should. If the batteries are running low, replace them.
For extra control and convenience, think over upgrading to a smart thermostat. They make conserving energy easier. And select models can even notify you if there’s trouble with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs to be changed.
Even though they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is an excellent time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Making sure they still have juice delivers peace of mind and an additional layer of security.
4. Keep Heat Outdoors
One of the wisest ways to enhance energy-efficient cooling is to decrease the amount of outdoor heat seeping into your home. Using good window treatments including blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can keep the sun from influencing your home’s temperatures.
Here are a few other ways to keep your house chilly without adjusting the thermostat:
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- Use ceiling fans when you’re in the room.
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- Turn on your bathroom fan to eliminate heat and humidity when you shower.
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- Keep air vents uncovered to ensure ample airflow.
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- Add caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows.
Trust Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for Professional Air Conditioning Maintenance
Our list will help your air conditioner operate more efficiently this summer. But the smartest way you can boost efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some benefits of this service entail:
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- Worry-free cooling.
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- Potentially lower cooling bills.
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- Potentially lengthening your air conditioner’s lifetime.
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- Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty valid.
Make sure your air conditioning is prepared for this summer! Call the heating and cooling Experts at Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing today! Reach us at 866-397-3787 to request your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.
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