Easy Ways To Keep Your Home's AC System Running Smoothly

Is your HVAC system struggling to turn on and off? Learn to recognize HVAC problems early so you can avoid permanent damage.

Easy Ways To Keep Your Home's AC System Running Smoothly

Easy Ways To Keep Your Home's AC System Running Smoothly

30 July 2021
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When summer weather causes indoor temperature and humidity levels to reach unsafe and uncomfortable levels, air conditioning brings much-needed relief to many American families. That said, undertaking preventative maintenance on your home's air conditioner is absolutely necessary to minimize the chances of a cooling emergency at home.

Scheduling regular AC maintenance appointments will help ensure early detection and repair of most problems that lead to AC failure. But what you do between these appointments can also go a long way in keeping your cooling system in tiptop shape. 

Put these three AC care tips into action to get the most out of your residential air conditioning system.

Change Dirty Air Filters

AC systems require unrestricted airflow to cool your home effectively. If you have a dirty air filter, it may prevent some of the warm air that gets drawn from your indoor living environment from passing through it. As a result, your AC unit's cooling output may be drastically affected.

You don't have to wait for an AC contractor to come to your home to get the air filter changed. Inspecting it from time to time will help you know when it's due for replacement. Timely air filter replacements keep the air flowing smoothly and will go a long way in keeping your AC system running at peak efficiency.

Remove Dirt And Debris From Your Outdoor Unit

If you rely on a two-part air conditioning system to make your home cool and comfortable during the summer months, you'll need to pay close attention to your outdoor unit.

Unlike the indoor unit, which is located inside your home, your cooling system's outdoor unit may be susceptible to landscaping obstructions such as dust, falling leaves, grass clippings, and any vegetation growing near it.

It's a good idea to wipe off accumulated dirt from your outdoor unit and keep it clear of any debris that restricts airflow.

Keep Your Air Registers Free Of Obstructions

It's not just your outdoor unit that needs sufficient clearance: the air supply and return registers located inside your home also need to be kept free of obstructions. Make sure your furniture items, wall-hung art pieces, and other interior furnishings are positioned in a way that allows unrestricted airflow within individual rooms.

When it comes to carrying out DIY air conditioner maintenance tasks, safety should be a top priority. Air conditioners use electricity and have many moving parts that can cause serious injuries. Therefore, you should always shut down the power before undertaking any maintenance on your AC equipment. 

Contact a local AC contractor for help with maintenance or repair issues.

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Keeping My HVAC System On Point

About a year ago, I could tell that our HVAC system was really starting to struggle. No matter what we did, the system seemed to have a hard time turning on and off. When our air was running, it smelled terrible. In the winter, it seemed like our home was never warm enough. To ward off sudden failures, we hired a professional to come out and inspect our system. After a thorough analysis, we discovered that there were some serious fan problems. This blog is all about recognizing HVAC system problems early and keeping your system on point, so that you can avoid permanent damage.

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