Quality & Affordable Cooling Service Geelong

1. AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE AND HOME COOLING TIPS

2. Introduction Keep your air-conditioner (AC) maintained and you’ll not only save money on energy, but you will also extend its lifespan, saving money on costly early replacement. An AC needs regular attention to be sure it’s operating at the highest efficiency. The best time to use these tips is just before each cooling season begins. Whether you have a whole-house or one room air conditioner, don’t make it work harder than it should. Follow these tips for keeping your AC running smoothly, so your home will stay cool all season long.

3. Understand How Your House Air Conditioner Works Most central air conditioners have two basic parts: an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser) that sits next to your home and an indoor unit(evaporator) that is located in a central air handler.

4. Vacuum the fins of your AC unit clean with a soft-bristle brush. They are fragile and can easily be bent or crushed. On many units you’ll have to unscrew and lift off a metal box to get at them. Check your owner’s manual for directions and lift off the box carefully to avoid bumping the fins. Keep It Clean

5. Quiet A Noisy Air Conditioner If you already have a newer condenser, the probably coming compressor. manufacturer to find a sound blanket for your model or bus a universal blanket. Don’t bother putting a blanket on an old unit, you will still hear the noisy fan. worst noise is from the the Contact

6. Unclog The Condensate Drain Tube When you see water puddling around the furnace with the AC running, you have a clogged condensate drain tube. Condensation from air conditioning coils contains bacteria that can form slime and clog the condensate pan drain tube.

7. Warm Season Checklist Make sure your AC is in good working order to keep you cool. When it gets hot outside, you want it to be nice and cool inside your home. So, schedule an appointment for any needed AC maintenance or summer heats up. repairs before

8. Control Heat Through Windows A lot of heat enters the home through windows, especially open windows. If you really want to control heat in your house, pay attention to your windows too. Keep them closed and covered with blinds or drapes during the hottest parts of the windows that are currently facing the sun. day, especially

9. Troubleshoot Repairs Yourself When central air conditioning service fails during a heat spell, you may have to wait days for an HVAC repair technician to show up, and you’ll probably pay at least several hundred for the repair. But if you’re comfortable working around electricity and are willing to spend about $50 on parts, you can repair your air conditioner yourself in about two hours and save a lot of money on parts markup.

10. Conclusion These tips will help to keep your AC system in top shape, be aware that there are maintenance items that only a trained HVAC technician will be able to do. While some AC maintenance can be done by a savvy homeowner, it’s still necessary to have an expert technician check the system periodically.

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