Summer isn’t officially here but the temperatures are definitely increasing and that means it’s time for cooling season. Before the temperatures soar and you’re running your A/C system constantly to stay comfortable, don’t forget to call your air conditioning technician to come out and complete your seasonal ac maintenance.
In addition to a Precision A/C tune-up, there are a few other ways you can get ready for the cooling season before higher temperatures are officially here to stay.
No, we aren’t implying that you should take your air conditioning unit apart, let a qualified technician do that, but you can clean up the space around your system to clear away sticks and leaves that have made their way to your air conditioner during the windy winter and stormy spring. Cut the grass around the A/C and prune back any overgrown plants or vegetation to make sure your air conditioning unit is clear of debris. Clearing the air way can help keep your air conditioning unit running properly.
· Change Your Home’s Air Filters
Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning will change your home’s basic air filters when they complete your seasonal tune-up as part of your standard A/C maintenance. You can (and should) also swap out your HVAC air filters by yourself, and it’s recommended that you do so at least every one to two months for optimal performance. If you don’t change your air filter it accumulates dust, allergens, and germs so for the health of your family and the efficiency of your air conditioning equipment, make sure you’re changing those filters as part of your regular cooling equipment service. Note that a clogged filter could possibly damage your A/C system.
Help block the sun from heating up your home by hanging blackout drapes or window shades. This may also help save your furniture and floors from fading or suffering from sun damage over time.
· Check Alarm Batteries
If you forgot to check the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors over daylight savings, now is the time. Don’t forget to also check the batteries in your thermostat to make sure it is running properly so you don’t end up calling your air conditioning repair technician because your A/C isn’t turning on and then it ends up just being the thermostat. You could also consider investing in a programmable thermostat so you can adjust the temperature away from home and save money on your energy bills.
A yearly A/C system tune-up service could make your air conditioner up to 30% more efficient and save you money on your cooling bills. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning today to make sure your cooling equipment is ready to keep you cool and comfortable all summer and learn about our spring specials on air conditioning tune-ups.