You’re probably dreaming of warm weather, but here are 5 things you want to do as it starts to warm up. Take care of your air conditioner before you want to turn it on to keep you cool! When you take good care of your air conditioner, it’s not only ready to go to work for you – you’re extending its life and, just maybe, saving yourself a big repair bill.
1. Turn It On. It’s just a little bit warmer. Certainly, it’s not hot and you might not consider turning on your air conditioner for another few weeks or more. But, turn down the temperature far enough to turn on your air conditioner. Does it start blowing cool air and sound like its operating correctly? Good for it – and good for you. However, if you suspect that there’s something not quite right because you hear a strange noise or the air isn’t cool, make sure you don’t turn it on again until you’ve had a thorough inspection for an air conditioning contractor.
2. Clean Up. Start outside and clear away any debris, leaves, dust and dirt that has accumulated over the winter. Make sure you have cleared the area all the way around the outdoor A/C. This is the one place where you don’t want the plants to thrive! Keep the unit clear. The indoor unit or evaporator should also be keep clean. Clean up any dust and move any items that you may be storing in the area away from the unit.
3. Don’t Forget Ductwork! You probably don’t need a full duct cleaning every year, but you will want to make sure that you vacuum around the supply and return vents that lead to your ductwork. You may want to remove the vents and wipe down the inside of the vents or vacuum them. You won’t be able to get to all the ductwork but you can reduce the dust that would otherwise blow out when you begin to use the A/C.
4. Change The Filters. If you have a filter that can be cleaned – clean it! If they you have the kind that you replace, replace it. Start the new season with clean, fresh filter.
5. Schedule An Air Conditioner Maintenance. Write it down on your calendar so you have plenty of time to have a professional air conditioner serviceman do a thorough inspection before you’re going to want to start using the unit. Or, avoid the rush – go ahead and call for that annual service now. It’s one of the most important steps in keeping you cool and your air conditioner working at top efficiency.
It’s so easy to just wait for the first hot day and flip the switch without making sure your air conditioner is ready for a long, hot summer. It may cost you. Do your part and, then, make sure you have the unit inspected. A pre-season inspection by a licensed Air Conditioning Repair Phoenix AZ contractor can identify and fix small problems before they become big problems – you avoid a more major and expensive -- repair. You’ll extend the life of the unit and keep your utility bills as low as possible when you take care of your air conditioner so it can take care of you!
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