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When Does Your Air Conditioner Need Service?
Routine maintenance on your AC unit will save you headaches and money. So, when do you need air conditioning service? How often should you service your AC unit? Should you do it on your own or let the professional do the job?
Experts recommend air conditioning service once a year. Spring is definitely a great time. Nevertheless, to make sure that your system continues to work in an efficient manner, you have to do housekeeping regularly. One of the easiest and most important ways to keep your unit maintained is by changing the air filter. You do not require a professional. Just locate the filter slot of the unit, slide out old filter and insert a new one, making notes of the air flow direction and which side of the filter requires facing out. See to it that you refer to the instructions of the manufacturer for appropriate filter size and steps for replacing the filter properly.
Wondering which kind of air filter to buy and change? This depends on your lifestyle. Do you have some pets? Do you have kids with allergies? Every filter comes in different strengths. Basically, it depends on how filtered you like the air to be in your house. They also have to be changed at various times, depending on some circumstances. For example, if you have some pets, you might consider replacing that each month and buying a filter with high rating, the more air it will filter. The same rule applies once you have family members that might be sensitive to dust and some allergies. At minimum, the filters must be changed every ninety days.
- Do A Bit Of Spring Cleaning The new filter is in. Therefore, it is time to check some items off the list. First and foremost, ensure that all indoor vents are properly cleaned. Pour one cup of bleach combined with water down the outside unit’s drain to prevent algae and mold buildup. Make sure that the unit is on the level surface, has good amount of quality insulation around refrigerant lines, has at least two feet of clearance, and does not have debris including twigs, pollen, and leaves, clogging it up.
- Evaluate The Performance Of Your AC After you have assessed the air conditioner’s outside appearance, it is time to evaluate its performance. Crank your unit up and see how it fares. Determine if your house is getting cooler, once the unit is quiet and if this appears to be performing good. Just remember that once you turn on your air conditioning at home for the first time, you will notice a smell. This is simply the way of the air conditioner to clear out the dust that could have settled since the last time you use the unit. It must dissipate shortly.
It is important that you consider air conditioning service on a regular basis. You can do this on your own or you can always let the professionals do the job for you.
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