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When the summer months hit, many people choose to stay indoors to stay cool. Even if you have a fully functioning AC unit, there are ways to make it work even better. Proper maintenance of the unit is one of the best ways to ensure that you stay as cool as possible no matter how hot it gets outside. Check out these air conditioning tips to help you make the most of this and every summer!
- Program Your Thermostat
Using a programmable thermostat helps to preserve the life span of the unit because it stops the unit from overworking daily. By keeping the temperature in the home at one steady number instead of constantly changing the temperature manually, the unit tends to experience less stress. Programming your thermostat can save key components from wearing out and extend the length of time you can expect to get good results from the unit. This also helps to keep your utility bills low in the hotter months, when many people find their cooling costs spike. - Change Your Filters Often
While it may seem like a small thing, changing your air filter can have a big impact on how well the unit works. Clean filters trap dust, debris, animal dander, allergens, and other pollutants that tend to reduce the air quality over time. Many homeowners find it hard to remember to change the filters regularly on top of all the other home maintenance tasks they do. If you find it hard to remember to change your air filters regularly, try putting a reminder on your calendar. You can also schedule a regular maintenance check with an HVAC technician so that you don’t have to worry about it. - Be Mindful of Unusual Sounds and Smells
When your AC unit is working properly, you shouldn’t hear or smell anything unusual. Knocking sounds or burning smells can be some of the first signs that an issue exists with the unit. If you do smell or hear something funny, it’s important to have the unit checked immediately by an experienced HVAC technician. Otherwise, you may end up having to make an emergency repair call in the middle of the night once the unit stops working. Not only is this inconvenient, but it can be way more expensive than just addressing the issue when it initially appears. - Schedule Regular Maintenance with an HVAC Professional
No matter how diligent you are inside the home, issues can arise outside that cause your HVAC unit to stop working. Curious insects and rodents can find their way inside the unit. rain can get where it shouldn’t be and short circuit components and components can wear out and need replacement. Only an experienced HVAC professional can identify the signs of these and other common issues and fix them quickly. As a bonus, a regular maintenance check from a qualified technician will give you a better idea of the current status of your unit and keep you aware of issues that may be taking hold with the unit.
Keep Your HVAC System Maintained Year-Round
If you want to keep your HVAC system running smoothly and efficiently year-round, you’ll need to keep up with air conditioner maintenance throughout every season. At Sheldon's Heating & Air Conditioning’s, we make year-round maintenance easy with our HVAC maintenance plans. With experienced HVAC technicians serving clients in the Riverside and Los Angeles County areas, our maintenance services can help identify and fix any issues that might plague your AC unit.
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