Summer isn’t here yet but the temperatures are definitely warming up and that means it’s time for air conditioning season. Before the temperatures soar and you’re running your air conditioning unit around the clock to stay comfortable, remember to call your air conditioning technician to visit your home and complete your yearly ac maintenance.
In addition to an AC system tune-up, there are several other ways you can get your home ready for the cooling season before summer is officially here to stay.
We don’t mean for you to take you’re A/C system apart, let an expert do that, but you can clean up the space around your unit to clear away branches and debris that have made their way to your air conditioner during the windy winter and stormy spring. Keep the grass trimmed around the A/C and trim back any overgrown plants or vegetation to make sure your air conditioning unit is clear of debris. Keeping the airway clear can help keep your system running properly.
· Change Your Home’s Air Filters
Stevenson Service Experts will replace your home’s basic air filters when they perform your AC Precision tune-up as part of your scheduled A/C maintenance. You can (and should) also change your HVAC air filters on your own, and it’s suggested that you do so at least every four to eight weeks for optimal performance. If you don’t replace your filter it accumulates dust, allergens, and germs so for the health of your family and the efficiency of your air conditioning equipment, make sure you’re changing those filters as part of your standard cooling equipment service. Note that a clogged filter could even damage your air conditioner.
Help keep your home cooler by hanging blackout drapes or window shades to help keep the sun from heating up your home. Hanging drapes or curtains may also help save your furniture and floors from fading or enduring sun damage over time.
· Check Alarm Batteries
If you forgot to check the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors over daylight savings, now is the time. Remember to also check the batteries in your thermostat to make sure it is running properly so you don’t end up calling your HVAC company because your air conditioner isn’t turning on and then it ends up just being the thermostat. You could also consider investing in an automated thermostat so you can adjust the temperature while you’re away and save money on your energy bills.
A seasonal air conditioner tune-up service could make your system up to 30% more efficient and save you money on your energy bills. Call Stevenson Service Experts today to make sure your air conditioner is set to keep you cool and comfortable for the summer and learn about our spring specials on AC Precision tune-ups.