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Summer Is Coming: An AC Maintenance Guide
Summer Is Coming!
Its about to get Hot. For some, scorching hot. When spring turns to summer, its about fun in the sun and when it gets too hot, you can always retreat inside with the comfort of your air conditioner. Unless, it's not working so well, or worse broken entirely. A home warranty plan
certainly keeps you prepared for the inevitable repairs or replacements, but there are steps you can take yourself to ensure your unit is working well. Read on for some crucial tips to beat the heat this summer:
8 Tips for maintaining Your AC Unit!
1) Replace your filter.
This simple step may be the easiest and most important. The problem is easy to understand, a dirty filter clogs the flow of air in the system creating stress on the motor, ultimately increasing the friction and heat. Changing your filters regularly is cheap, easy and will also help reduce your energy bill while extending the life of your unit. For instructions to replace your HVAC filter, read this how to we put together for you!
2) Clean the coils.
Cleaning the coils is as simple as spraying your unit down with a hose. You can use a pressurized nozzle but a pressure washer can damage the coils. Spray down your unit regularly to remove debris and leafs that may be obstructing the flow of air.
Cleaning the coils is as simple as spraying your unit down with a hose. You can use a pressurized nozzle but a pressure washer can damage the coils. Spray down your unit regularly to remove debris and leafs that may be obstructing the flow of air.
3) Trim the hedges.
By now you may be seeing the trend. Anything that impedes the flow of air in your system causes stress to the system. Plants and bushes are not exception. Keep the area around your unit open and free of bushes trees or plants. If bushes or hedges have grown, trim them back so nothing is touching the unit.
By now you may be seeing the trend. Anything that impedes the flow of air in your system causes stress to the system. Plants and bushes are not exception. Keep the area around your unit open and free of bushes trees or plants. If bushes or hedges have grown, trim them back so nothing is touching the unit.
4) Check Your Dryer Vent.
If your dryer vent is near by, ensure it is angled away from your AC unit. Otherwise lint and debris from the vent can cause problems.
If your dryer vent is near by, ensure it is angled away from your AC unit. Otherwise lint and debris from the vent can cause problems.
5) Adjust the thermostat.
Set the thermostat according to your usage. If you are away during certain times or prolonged periods, be sure to set the temperature higher to reduce the workload of the unit while not in use. Not only does this maximize the life of your unit, it also minimizes the energy bill!
Set the thermostat according to your usage. If you are away during certain times or prolonged periods, be sure to set the temperature higher to reduce the workload of the unit while not in use. Not only does this maximize the life of your unit, it also minimizes the energy bill!
6) Ducts, seals & doors.
So you and your unit have worked hard to produce ice cold air at this point, the last thing we want is for that air to escape the home through faulty seals, loose ducts and open doors. Be sure to keep doors and windows properly sealed and closed to keep your home nice and cool.
So you and your unit have worked hard to produce ice cold air at this point, the last thing we want is for that air to escape the home through faulty seals, loose ducts and open doors. Be sure to keep doors and windows properly sealed and closed to keep your home nice and cool.
7) Annual scheduled HVAC tune-up.
Be sure to have a trained HVAC technician provide a routine maintenance procedure for your unit at least annually. This is typically around a $100 charge, but is well worth the repair or replacement you are avoiding by doing so. Also, certain Home Warranty policies from TruHome include this service with a smaller service fee.
Be sure to have a trained HVAC technician provide a routine maintenance procedure for your unit at least annually. This is typically around a $100 charge, but is well worth the repair or replacement you are avoiding by doing so. Also, certain Home Warranty policies from TruHome include this service with a smaller service fee.
8) Keep your Home Warranty Active.
And last but certainly not least, keep your home warranty policy active! It's important to perform our DIY maintenance, but also make yourself prepared for the inevitable repair or replacement with a cost effective and comprehensive home warranty service plan. If you don't already have one, simply request the information below...
And last but certainly not least, keep your home warranty policy active! It's important to perform our DIY maintenance, but also make yourself prepared for the inevitable repair or replacement with a cost effective and comprehensive home warranty service plan. If you don't already have one, simply request the information below...
Stay Prepared With A Home Warranty Plan!
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