Useful Tips - The Best Auto Air Conditioning Services
Useful Tips - The Best Auto Air Conditioning Services
With power costs recently skyrocketing, it is vital for all homeowners to be aware of how to get the most out of their heating and air conditioning systems. No matter if you use central air conditioning or individual units, oil, or gas heat, these essential utilities can be very costly if you don't do correct upkeep on them. In addition, depending on where you live, you may have to use them for so many months of the year.
We will be giving homeowners a number of useful tips on how to get the most out of their heating and air conditioning systems.
Tip 1 If you are thinking about hot or cold air, you must make certain that you have sufficient airflow. The top reason why airways are blocked is dirty air filters. This is why it is important that you inspect your filters at least once a month. If you see that they are worn or dirty, and then just go to a hardware store and purchase new replacement filters.
Tip 2 - The next thing to check is your evaporator and condenser coils. This may sound very technical to you, however it is easy to ask a professional how to check and perform upkeep on them while they are being installed. It is important to check on the evaporator because it may become blocked up, which will make your system work more than it usually would.
Tip 3 - This next thing, which is to keep the outdoor air conditioner unit coil CLEAN. This can be done by turning off the power to the outside unit and get a regular garden hose with a spray nozzle. Direct the spray through the coil on the outside unit to remove any dirt or build up that might be on the coil. This coil (condenser) acts just like the radiator in your car, if you blocked that up, your car would run inefficiently and probably overheat, the same thing is true for your air conditioner.
Tip 4 - Fallen insulation and crushed or damaged duct lines will also affect the temperature in your home. If you discover either of these problems, make sure you contact your service company and ask that they be replaced. Unless you have a great deal of experience with insulation or duct repair, it is probably not a good idea to go crawling around in your attic looking for the problem.
Tip 5 - The last tip, I have is to keep your condensate drain line clean. Blocked drain lines can cause a good amount of damage if your air conditioning unit is in a finished part of your home. The easiest way to keep the drain line clear is to add one cup of white vinegar to drain line. This helps prevent the build up that occurs in the drain line and keeps things flowing. Most systems have an access tee that you can add the vinegar through. This is one of the most common air conditioner repairs that we experience in the spring.
These are all things you can do as a homeowner and will help your system run more efficiently with and reduce the chances of an air conditioner repair. I do recommend that you call out a professional air conditioning service and installation company at least one time per year to do a complete precision air conditioner check up.
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