Bartlett Heating and Air Has 3 Things You Can Do to Help Your AC

Your air conditioner is an expensive investment in your homes comfort. You want to be able to do everything you can to make sure it runs as smoothly as it can so you are not left out in the heat when you need the AC the most! Here are some simple things you can do to help the air conditioner strain as least as possible. The most important thing you can do to make sure you get the most out of your air conditioner is to have it maintained yearly. You should get the AC cleaned and checked each year because it makes sure everything is working the way it should. It also gives you a chance to fix anything major before you need to use it for the summer. A clean AC will run better and use less energy so it will also save you money. With that being said, you also need to be changing your filters monthly. Clogged air filters put strain on the system and can break it meaning you have to spend more money.  Filters are cheap and it is an easy process so there is no reason not to change them. Upgrading minor things on your system can also help. Adding zone control if it is available to you is a good idea. Adding a programmable thermostat is also a good idea because it saves you money by allowing you to run the system at a different temperature when no one is home. That way you are not wasting money on energy no one is using. This also gives the system a break once in a while. One last thing you can do is the little improvements around the home to make sure your system doesn’t have to work harder. If you have cracks around windows where air leaks, patch them up. You can add more insulation to your home. This will also help your home retain heat in the winter. These are simple things you can do to make sure your air conditioner lasts as long as it can by reducing strain on the system. Bartlett Heating and Air can answer any questions you may have about your HVAC system so call us today!