It's a Hot Time - Keep Air Conditioner at It's Best
June 23, 2010
Now that the hot days of summer are upon is, it is a good idea to do some air conditioner maintenance.
1. Clean or replace your heating and air conditioning system filter. A good timetable to follow is a three month change of filter. If you have an indoor pet, once a month would keep your pet's hair and dander from circulating throughout your home..
2. Have your heating and cooling system inspected regularly by a licensed technician. Gas and electric systems should be looked at at least every two years.
3.The regular inspection should include vacuuming the heater vents and return air grills. A two month schedule for removing vents and grills and vacuuming them or cleaning them will promote more efficient results from your system.
4. If your air conditioning compressor is exposed to direct sunlight, you can boost it's performance by building a lattice work fence around it. Don't allow grass, flowers or shrubs to grow to close as they will cut the air circulating around it.
6. Window and wall air conditioning units need attention, too. Get your owner's manual and learn how to clean the fan blades. Check the caulking and weather stripping around the unit. Oil the motor and fan. Clean the filter every month during the summer when the unit is being used.
Last, don't think that turning the thermostat way low when you first turn it on will cool the house faster. It won't. It will just waste energy.
Now that the hot days of summer are upon is, it is a good idea to do some air conditioner maintenance.
1. Clean or replace your heating and air conditioning system filter. A good timetable to follow is a three month change of filter. If you have an indoor pet, once a month would keep your pet's hair and dander from circulating throughout your home..
2. Have your heating and cooling system inspected regularly by a licensed technician. Gas and electric systems should be looked at at least every two years.
3.The regular inspection should include vacuuming the heater vents and return air grills. A two month schedule for removing vents and grills and vacuuming them or cleaning them will promote more efficient results from your system.
4. If your air conditioning compressor is exposed to direct sunlight, you can boost it's performance by building a lattice work fence around it. Don't allow grass, flowers or shrubs to grow to close as they will cut the air circulating around it.
6. Window and wall air conditioning units need attention, too. Get your owner's manual and learn how to clean the fan blades. Check the caulking and weather stripping around the unit. Oil the motor and fan. Clean the filter every month during the summer when the unit is being used.
Last, don't think that turning the thermostat way low when you first turn it on will cool the house faster. It won't. It will just waste energy.
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