Everyone wants to stay cool inside when the weather is hot outside and taking care of the air conditioner is an important part of staying cool. Regular maintenance on your air conditioner will also help you to save money. We take care of our cars regularly so that we do not have to spend more money on a major repair. We should also do this for our air conditioners.
What a lot of people do not realize is that air conditioners lose around five percent of its efficiency for every year that it is in use. With regular air conditioner maintenance you can keep your air conditioner operating at 95% of it original efficiency. There are some things that you can do to keep it operating at its peak efficiency. These are;
1. Change the filter regularly. This should be done on a monthly basis.
2. There are also other filters you can change but be sure to discuss this with your air-conditioner
repairman first. Let him show you how to do this process the first time.
3. Keep the air conditioner drain cleaned out. Do not let it get clogged up with leaves or grass.
4. One thing that you do not want to do is using a hose and water to clean the interior of your air
conditioner. This could lead to electrical components shorting out.
While these are things that you can do yourself you will want to have the air conditioner repairman do regular maintenance at least once a year. Most heating and air companies have affordable maintenance packages.
There are certain things that you are going to want in your AC Maintenance Agreement. Regular maintenance from the professional should include;
1. He should check all the filters even though you change them yourself frequently.
2. He will balance the refrigerant levels.
3. He will make sure that all of the electrical components are in working order.
4. He will clean the evaporator and the condenser coils.
5. The thermostat will be checked to make sure it is working correctly.
The heating and repair man will also inspect the entire unit outside as well as the part that is inside along with all of the controls. They usually come out before the summer begins so that you are ready when the hot weather does get hot.
You can check with a local heating and air company about what kind of packages they offer for regular maintenance. You will not have to call the company and schedule a time by having a regular maintenance agreement they will already know when it is time to inspect your unit and they will give you a call. Most of the time when you have a maintenance agreement you will receive a discount should your air conditioner break down.
When air conditioning units being expensive you want longevity for your AC equipment. Having regular maintenance completed you will keep the unit running at its top efficiency each year. The money that you spend on the agreement will save you money in the long run. Having your air conditioner operating efficiently it does not have to work as hard to cool the home thus saving you money on your electrical bill. Taking regular care of your air conditioner will also keep you from having large repair bills.
Treat your air conditioner as you would your car and it will last you a long time.
