subject: How To Keep Your Air Conditioner Working [print this page] Some things are easy to forget about until they break on you. One of those things is your air conditioner. You don't want to have to live without your AC, especially in the summertime. So make sure you are maintaining it as best you can so you never have to. Here are some simple ways for you as a homeowner to maintain your air conditioner.
The best time to do a thorough check up on your air conditioner is in the spring. In the spring, it is still cool enough that if you do find something wrong, you can fix it in time for the heat of the summer. Doing a check up once a year is going to save you money in the long run as well. You will be able to prevent small problems from becoming big, expensive problems later. There are obviously some things that will require a repair person to come check your AC unit, but here are a few things you can do to maintain your air conditioner on your own.
The first thing you can do is check around your condensing unit outside of your home. Many times people will store things around the unit during the winter or kids will leave their toys next to it. When there are objects blocking the unit, it cannot properly draw air into the unit, making it hard to provide you with cool air inside your home. Another important thing to do is to change the air filters regularly. Dirty filters will restrict the flow of air into your AC, making it less efficient. Also make sure all panels on the outside unit are secure and in place. Check for loose screws or missing access panels, as this will influence the effectiveness of your air conditioner.
If you do these things, and your still have problems with your air conditioner, it would be wise to call an air conditioning repair company. They can help fix what problems you are having, and may even prevent others from happening in the first place. It is easy to go online and search for repair companies in your area. Many of them offer free estimates and will give you a chance to compare different company prices to help you save the most money possible. Remember, regular maintenance and professional check ups will help keep your AC unit running longer and keep you cool all summer long.
