4 Ways to Prepare for Air Conditioning Season

Summer may feel like it’s a long time off away. But before you realize, you’ll be switching 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.

Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing and our team of Experts can provide support. We’ve made our all-inclusive air conditioning memberships to increase your system’s energy efficiency and dependability. Our professional experience goes a long way, but there are many other steps you can take to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the best ways you can get ready for air conditioning season.

1. Clean Your Air Conditioner

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

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

    • Clearing twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner.
    • Keeping surrounding grass and plants clipped back.
    • Maintaining at least 1 foot of open space on all sides around your air conditioner.

If your air conditioner’s fins get full of dirt or yard refuse, this can impact performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to run more often to give the same level of cooling. In bad cases, it could stop working 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 usually lasts longer.

2. Put in a New Air Filter

Regularly replacing your air filter is important for your air conditioner’s wellness. During a service visit, our pros examine filters and install new ones if necessary. Replacing the filter is quick and straightforward. You can (and should) do it on your own when you can!

How often you need to replace your filter depends on:

    • The kind of filter you use.
    • If someone in your home has asthma, allergies or other respiratory problems.
    • If you have pets.

Basic flat filters normally last for 30–60 days. Deeper pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you’re not sure if your filter needs to be replaced, pull it out, and hold it up to the light. Put in a new one if you can’t see light through it.

Filters remove dust, pollen and other contaminants from your residence’s air, keeping airflow fresh. Forgetting about it will lower your home’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency.

In some situations a blocked filter could even damage your system or cause it to stop working. Often putting in a new one will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more consistent.

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

3. Test Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

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

If you rely on a programmable thermostat, make sure that it’s working like it should. If the batteries are running out, replace them.

For additional control and convenience, think about upgrading to a smart thermostat. They make saving energy simpler. And some models can even tell you if there’s a problem with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs replacing.

Although they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is an excellent time to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Confirming they still work delivers peace of mind and an additional layer of protection.

4. Keep Heat Outdoors

One of the best ways to increase energy-efficient cooling is to decrease the amount of outdoor heat getting into your residence. Using good window treatments such as blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can keep the sun from affecting your home’s temperatures.

Here are several other methods to keep your home chilly without lowering the thermostat:

    • Run ceiling fans when you’re in the room.
    • Run your bathroom fan to eliminate heat and humidity when you shower.
    • Keep air vents clean to ensure ample airflow.
    • Use caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows.

Trust Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for Experienced Air Conditioning Maintenance

Our guide will help your air conditioner run more efficiently this summer. But the best way you can increase efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some perks of this service entail:

    • Stress-free cooling.
    • Possibly lower cooling bills.
    • Likely lengthening your air conditioner’s lifetime.
    • Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty intact.

Make sure your air conditioning is ready for this summer! Contact the heating and cooling Experts at Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing right away! Call us at 866-397-3787 to request your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.

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