It is important to have your air conditioner tuned up. Most homeowners have their Air conditioning maintenance in Glenview in the spring. There are a few things you can do during the cooling season that will keep your equipment working properly all year so you are less likely to need emergency maintenance in the middle of the summer.
The most important thing you can do to keep your equipment running efficiently is to clean or change your filter. Filters trap dust, pet hair and other particles from the air and prevent them from being blow through your registers. When a filter is full or gets clogged, your air conditioner will have to work harder. Simply changing your filter approximately once every month during the cooling season may extend its life span and reduce the need for air conditioning maintenance in Glenview.
If you home is dusty, you have furry pets or your air conditioner runs constantly for long periods of time, you may need to change your filter more frequently than once a month. A washable filter may be cost-effective in those circumstances. Washable filters are more expensive but they last a lot longer, making them a good choice for homeowners who have to replace disposable filters very frequently.
Keep the area around your condenser clean. If you have a lot of trees around your home, you may consider installing a screen around your condenser to keep leaves and other debris out of your air conditioning unit. Check the area frequently, especially during the cooling season, to ensure that weeds, paper or other debris are not on or around your unit to prevent it from operating efficiently. Your technician will clean the coils inside the condenser during your annual maintenance.
During the months that you don’t use your central air conditioner, cover the outdoor unit so it doesn’t get covered in snow or debris. Covering your equipment will protect it until your next annual maintenance appointment. During the tuneup, your contractor will clean and oil your air conditioner, check refrigerant levels, seal any leaks in your air ducts and make sure your thermostat is working properly.
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