Tips for Air Conditioner Safety and Maintenance
Tips for Air Conditioner Safety and Maintenance
Use this checklist for self-service maintenance, safety checks, and tune-ups by your local HVAC specialist. Once a year, basic maintenance should be performed.
Condensing Unit Repair
This unit sits outside your house and takes in air to cool and circulate the interior. Planting shrubs, plants, or trees closer than a few feet apart may cause airflow limits, resulting in problems with how your home is air conditioned and potentially higher power bills.
Remove your AC’s protective cover first. Then, remove any debris from the area around your exterior unit. Leaves, weeds, and other yard debris can drift into and accumulate around your condenser. Smaller bits can get sucked inside, generating a buildup and reducing the performance of your air conditioner dramatically.
Spring Launch
Please turn on your system and let it run for a few minutes. List any problems or difficulties you want to discuss with your HVAC professional during your annual system tune-up.
Filters for the air
Dirty filters will limit the efficiency of your air conditioning system. Clogged air filters can also induce evaporator icing. Keep in mind to replace your filters every 3-6 months.
Vents and Covers
If you need to use your air conditioner before your yearly service check and cleaning, remember to remove the cover from the exterior unit and clean and inspect any vents to ensure they are clear.
System Safety Check and Cleaning on an Annual Basis
Annual air conditioner service is critical for maintaining optimal efficiency (lowering your cooling bills) and avoiding malfunctions and costly repairs during the hottest summer days.
Once a year, before the weather turns heated, you should arrange a professional tune-up. A normal maintenance inspection should include the following items:
The evaporator and condensing unit should be cleaned.
Examine the refrigerant levels and blower components should be cleaned and adjusted.
Examine the controls and the thermostat’s functionality.
All moving parts should be lubricated.
HVAC Service, Air Conditioner, and Air Filter
