With summer coming to an end, now is a great time to think about your summer air conditioning maintenance. Part of making sure your HVAC system will be able to continue providing reliable cooling next summer is ensuring you take some preventative maintenance steps this fall. For example, a dirty air filter or dirty coils can wreak havoc with an air conditioning system, now is a great time to make sure they are cleaned and ready for another cooling season.
Just like you wouldn’t pack away your summer clothes while they’re still dirty, it is also important to take care of end of summer air conditioning maintenance, such as cleaning the filter and coils before you turn it off for the season. Whether you have a disposable filter or one that can be washed and reused, making sure that it is clean at the end of the summer is an important part of ensuring your cooling system will be ready to go when spring temperatures begin to warm up.
Other important A/C maintenance includes emptying the condensate pan. This pan collects water that accumulates during the cooling process. Once collected in the pan, your air conditioning system is designed to have it drain outside through a drain line; however, this line can get clogged and it is important to make sure there is no obstruction that could cause water to back up.
Additionally, much like your air filter can cause inefficient cooling if it gets dirty, if the coils or fins on your air conditioner become dirty, they can inhibit the free flow of air that is necessary for effective operation of your equipment. With the end of summer here, now is the perfect time to make sure these components are clean and ready for next spring. Additionally, a quick inspection of your outdoor unit is important. Look for debris in or around the unit. You can also carefully wash this outside unit with a hose.
No matter what kind of heating or cooling service you need, your local HVAC contractor can offer excellent repairs and service. For professional HVAC repairs and maintenance, give a local HVAC contractor a call.
