4 Ways to Prep for Air Conditioning Season

Summer may feel like it’s a long time off away. But before you know it, you’ll be moving from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is working regularly to maintain comfy temperatures. It’s beneficial to be ready for the extra usage before temperatures really start to climb.

Calverley Service Experts and our team of Experts can assist you. We’ve made our all-inclusive air conditioning memberships to maximize your system’s energy efficiency and trustworthiness. Our professional expertise goes a long way, but there are many other things you can do to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the greatest ways you can prepare for air conditioning season.

1. Clean Your Air Conditioner

Don’t worry, you won’t have to disassemble your system and clean every part. Our Experts do this during your routine air conditioning maintenance appointment.

But cleaning the area around your air conditioner will go a long way also. We recommend:

Removing twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner.
Keeping neighboring grass and plants cut back.
Maintaining at minimum 1 foot of free area on all sides around your air conditioner.

If your air conditioner’s fins get blocked by dirt or yard refuse, this can influence performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to work harder to deliver the same level of cool air. In bad cases, it might stop running altogether and need air conditioning repair.

Your comfort and satisfaction are our priority, so we prefer minimizing the need for repairs in the first place. A clean air conditioner generally cools more efficiently, is less likely to break down and typically lasts longer.

2. Change Your Air Filter

Frequently replacing your air filter is important for your air conditioner’s wellness. During a tune-up visit, our techs check filters and replace them if needed. Installing a new filter is speedy and easy. You can (and should) do it on your own when you can!

How often you need to replace your filter depends on:

The kind of filter you use.
If someone in your house has asthma, allergies or other respiratory problems.
If you have pets.

Basic flat filters typically last for 30–60 days. Thicker pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you’re not sure if your filter should be replaced, take it out, and tilt it toward the light. Put in a new one if you can’t see light through it.

Filters catch dust, pollen and other particles from your residence’s air, keeping airflow clean. Disregarding it will lower your residence’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency.

In some instances a blocked filter might even damage your system or cause it to malfunction. Often changing it will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more consistent.

If someone in your household suffers from allergies, asthma or other respiratory issues, contact our Experts about how a HEPA filter can relieve symptoms.

3. Check Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is a good time to test other essential parts of your air conditioner and other safety systems.

If you have a programmable thermostat, ensure that it’s running like it should. If the batteries are running low, replace them.

For more control and convenience, think about installing a smart thermostat. They make saving energy much more convenient. And select models can even tell you if there’s an issue with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs to be changed.

Even though they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is an excellent time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Confirming they still have juice delivers peace of mind and an extra layer of protection.

4. Keep Heat Outdoors

One of the best ways to enhance energy-efficient cooling is to minimize the amount of exterior heat getting into your residence. Using premium window treatments such as blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can keep the sun from affecting interior temperatures.

Here are several other ways to keep your house chilly without adjusting the thermostat:

Turn on ceiling fans when you’re in the room.
Use your bathroom fan to get rid of heat and humidity when you shower.
Keep air vents unobstructed to ensure adequate airflow.
Add caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows.

Trust Calverley Service Experts for Professional Air Conditioning Maintenance

Our list will help your air conditioner run better this summer. But the smartest way you can increase efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some pluses of this service involve:

Stress-free cooling.
Possibly reduced cooling costs.
Possibly lengthening your air conditioner’s life expectancy.
Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty intact.

Make sure your air conditioning is ready for this summer! Call the heating and cooling Experts at Calverley Service Experts today! Contact us at 817-380-5647 to request your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.