Summer hasn’t quite made its debut but the temperatures are definitely increasing and that means it’s time for cooling season. Before the temperatures soar and you’re running your A/C system constantly to stay comfortable, don’t forget to call your air conditioning technician to visit your home and perform your annual ac maintenance.
In addition to an AC system tune-up, there are several other ways you can get ready for the cooling season before summer is officially here to stay.
No, we aren’t implying that you should take your air conditioning unit apart, let an expert do that, but you can clean up the area around your unit to remove twigs and debris that have made their way to your air conditioning unit during the windy winter and stormy spring. Keep the grass trimmed around the A/C and trim back any overgrown bushes or vegetation to make sure your cooling equipment is clear of debris. Clearing the air way can help keep your air conditioning unit running properly.
· Change Your Home’s Air Filters
Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning will replace your home’s basic air filters when they conduct your AC Precision tune-up as part of your scheduled A/C maintenance. You can (and should) also replace your HVAC air filters on your own, and it’s suggested that you do so at least every one to two months for optimal performance. If you don’t replace your filter it accumulates dust, allergens, and germs so for the health of your family and the efficiency of your A/C system, make sure you’re changing those filters as part of your standard air conditioning service. Remember, a clogged filter could even damage your AC equipment.
Help block the sun from heating up your home by hanging blackout drapes or window shades. This may also help keep your furniture and floors from fading or suffering from sun damage over time.
· Check Alarm Batteries
If you forgot to check the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors over daylight savings, now is the time. Remember to also check the batteries in your thermostat to make sure it is working properly so you don’t end up calling an AC service technician because your A/C isn’t running and then it ends up just being the thermostat. You could also consider installing an automated thermostat so you can adjust the temperature while you’re away and save money on your heating and cooling bills.
An annual A/C system tune-up service could make your air conditioner up to 30% more efficient and save you money on your energy bills. Call Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning today to make sure your cooling equipment is set to keep you cool and comfortable for the summer and learn about our spring specials on A/C system tune-ups.