3 Quick Tips on How to Take Care of Your Central AC
Few household tasks are more beneficial than performing routine air conditioner care. However, a well-maintained AC unit works more efficiently, consumes less power, and is less expensive to operate. The best part? A well-maintained system has fewer breakdowns and lasts longer.
That said, if you’re looking to make sure that your central air conditioner will provide top-of-the-line service, here are some ways you can make that happen with ease:
1. Clean or Change Air Filters
One of the most significant ac repair tasks is changing the air conditioner's filter. Do so once a month during peak seasons (such as summer) and once in spring.
The airflow reduces as the filter gets clogged with dirt, dust, and allergen spores. As a result, your system has to perform harder than need be. The air flowing into your system can also become dirtier and dirtier, affecting the quality of the indoor air and causing asthma and allergy symptoms to rise in those who live there.
2. Clean Your Outdoor Condenser Unit
Over time, grass clippings, leaves, and dirt accumulate on your outdoor air conditioning unit, reducing the system's efficiency and airflow. This is why keeping your outdoor unit clean is important.
Start by switching off the system. You can do this at your outside unit's service disconnect or your house's main breaker panel. After that, carefully clean away the debris with a garden hose. Begin with the outside unit's topside and proceed downwards.
Never use a pressure washer; you risk damaging your system. Take caution not to damage or bend the coil's fragile fins.
3. Seek a Professional AC Repair
Professional air conditioner repair will keep you cool even on the hottest summer days. It will even help you conserve electricity and funds. It would be best to get professional AC tune-ups twice annually (once for cooling and once for heating). Your heating unit should be inspected before it is used in the winter, and your cooling unit should be inspected before summer begins.
An HVAC expert will lubricate and evaluate all system components for functionality. They'll change your filters, wash drain holes, inspect the refrigerant, and so on. Such regular check-ups are required to ensure that your air conditioner is working optimally and that it lasts as long as possible.
