4 Hints to Get Ready for Air Conditioning Season

Summer might seem like it’s a long time off away. But before you know it, you’ll be moving from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is running regularly to maintain cool temperatures. It’s beneficial to be ready for the extra usage before temperatures heat up. 

Matz-Rightway and our team of Experts can provide support. We’ve designed our all-inclusive air conditioning memberships to boost your system’s energy efficiency and trustworthiness. Our professional skill goes a long way, but there are a lot of other tasks you can do to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the greatest ways you can prepare for air conditioning season. 

1. Clean Your Air Conditioner

Don’t fret, you won’t have to take apart your system and clean every part. Our Experts do this during your routine air conditioning maintenance appointment. 

But cleaning the space around your air conditioner will go a long way as well. We advise: 

• Getting rid of twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner. 
• Keeping surrounding grass and plants trimmed back. 
• Maintaining at minimum 1 foot of open room on all sides around your air conditioner. 

If your air conditioner’s fins get blocked by dirt or yard refuse, this can affect performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to run more often to give the same level of cooling. In extreme cases, it may stop running altogether and need air conditioning repair. 

Your comfort and satisfaction matter to us, so we like to minimize the likelihood of repairs in the first place. A well-maintained air conditioner usually operates more efficiently, is less likely to malfunction and typically lasts longer. 

2. Change Your Air Filter

Routinely replacing your air filter is critical for your air conditioner’s well-being. During a maintenance visit, our professionals check filters and replace them if needed. Putting in a new filter is speedy and simple. You can (and should) do it on your own whenever! 

How frequently you need to install a new filter depends on: 

• The kind of filter you use. 
• If someone in your household has asthma, allergies or other respiratory concerns. 

• If you have pets. 

Basic flat filters usually last for 30–60 days. Thicker pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you don’t know if your filter should be replaced, remove it, and angle it toward the light. Replace it if you can’t see light through it. 

Filters trap dust, pollen and other pollutants from your residence’s air, keeping airflow clean. Disregarding it will impact your residence’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency. 

Sometimes a dirty filter could even damage your system or cause it to stop working. Often changing it will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more balanced. 

If someone in your household has allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems, check with our Experts about how a HEPA filter can lessen symptoms. 

3. Inspect Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is a good time to check other important parts of your air conditioner and other safety systems. 

If you use a programmable thermostat, make sure that it’s running like it should. If the batteries are running low, change them. 

For added control and convenience, consider getting a smart thermostat. They make conserving energy simpler. And some models can even tell you if there’s an issue with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs replacing. 

Although they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is a great time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Confirming they still work gives peace of mind and an added layer of security. 

4. Keep Heat Outside

One of the smartest ways to boost energy-efficient cooling is to decrease the concentration of outside heat coming into your residence. Using premium window treatments like blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can stop the sun from influencing your home’s temperatures. 

Here are a few other methods to keep your residence chilly without lowering the thermostat: 

• Use ceiling fans when you’re in the room. 
• Turn on your bathroom fan to eliminate heat and humidity when you shower. 

• Keep air vents clean to ensure adequate airflow. 
• Install caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows. 

Rely on Matz-Rightway for Experienced Air Conditioning Maintenance

Our list will help your air conditioner cool better this summer. But the smartest way you can boost efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some perks of this service include: 

• Stress-free cooling. 

• Possibly reduced cooling costs. 
• Possibly increasing your air conditioner’s life expectancy. 
• Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty valid. 

Make sure your air conditioning is ready for this summer! Contact the heating and cooling Experts at Matz-Rightway now! Contact us at 631-406-9220 to book your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.