4 Hints to Get Ready for Air Conditioning Season

Summer may feel like it’s in the far future away. But before you know it, you’ll be switching from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is running around the clock to maintain comfortable temperatures. It’s smart to prepare for the extra usage before temperatures really start to climb.

Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing and our team of Experts can help. We’ve designed our detailed air conditioning memberships to increase your system’s energy efficiency and reliability. Our professional expertise goes a long way, but there are many other tasks 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 be concerned, you won’t have to take apart your system and clean every component. Our Experts take care of this during your routine air conditioning maintenance appointment.

But cleaning the area around your air conditioner will go a long way as well. We suggest:

    • Getting rid of twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner.
    • Keeping nearby grass and plants cut back.
    • Maintaining at minimum 1 foot of free space on all sides around your air conditioner.

If your air conditioner’s fins get blocked by dirt or yard refuse, this can impact performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to run more often to deliver the same level of cool air. In bad cases, it could stop cooling altogether and need air conditioning repair.

Your comfort and satisfaction are important to us, so we like to minimize the possibility of repairs in the first place. A well-maintained air conditioner usually cools more efficiently, is less likely to need repairs and typically lasts longer.

2. Put in a New Air Filter

Routinely replacing your air filter is important for your air conditioner’s wellness. During a service visit, our specialists inspect filters and install new ones if needed. Installing a new filter is fast and straightforward. You can (and should) do it on your own whenever!

How often you need to replace your filter depends on:

    • The style 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. More dense pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you don’t know if your filter should be replaced, pull it out, and tilt it toward the light. Replace it if you can’t see light through it.

Filters catch dust, pollen and other pollutants from your home’s air, keeping airflow fresh. Disregarding it will decrease your home’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency.

In some instances a clogged filter may even damage your system or cause it to stop working. Often putting in a new one will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more balanced.

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

3. Test Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is a great time to check other essential pieces of your air conditioner and other safety systems.

If you rely on a programmable thermostat, ensure that it’s working like it should. If the batteries are running out, change them.

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

Even though they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is a great time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Making sure they still work offers peace of mind and an additional layer of protection.

4. Keep Heat Where it Belongs

One of the wisest ways to boost energy-efficient cooling is to reduce the amount of exterior heat getting into your home. Using premium window treatments including blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can stop the sun from affecting interior temperatures.

Here are a couple other ways to keep your home cool without lowering the thermostat:

    • Run ceiling fans when you’re in the room.
    • Run your bathroom fan to remove heat and humidity when you shower.
    • Keep air vents clean to ensure adequate airflow.
    • Install caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows.

Depend on Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for Skilled Air Conditioning Maintenance

Our checklist will help your air conditioner cool better this summer. But the wisest way you can boost efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some pluses of this service include:

    • Headache-free cooling.
    • Possibly cheaper cooling bills.
    • Potentially extending your air conditioner’s lifetime.
    • Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty ongoing.

Make sure your air conditioning is prepped for this summer! Call the heating and cooling Experts at Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing today! Call us at 866-397-3787 to book your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.

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