4 Hints to Get Ready for Air Conditioning Season

Summer might seem like it’s in the far future away. But before you blink, you’ll be transitioning from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is working around the clock to maintain cool temperatures. It’s wise to prepare for the more usage before temperatures heat up. 

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning and our team of Experts can help. We’ve designed our detailed air conditioning memberships to maximize your system’s energy efficiency and dependability. Our professional expertise goes a long way, but there are many other tasks you can do to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the top ways you can prepare for air conditioning season. 

1. Clean Your Air Conditioner

Don’t be concerned, you won’t have to disassemble your system and clean every component. Our Experts take care of this during your routine air conditioning maintenance appointment. 

But cleaning the surroundings around your air conditioner will go a long way also. We suggest: 

• Getting rid of twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner. 
• Keeping nearby grass and plants cut back. 
• Maintaining at minimum 1 foot of open space on all sides around your air conditioner. 

If your air conditioner’s fins get full of dirt or yard refuse, this can decrease performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to run longer to give the same level of comfort. In bad cases, it may stop working altogether and need air conditioning repair. 

Your comfort and satisfaction matter to us, so we prefer minimizing the likelihood of repairs in the first place. A clean air conditioner generally runs more efficiently, is less likely to break down and often lasts longer. 

2. Replace Your Air Filter

Frequently replacing your air filter is critical for your air conditioner’s health. During a maintenance visit, our techs inspect filters and replace them if required. Replacing the filter is quick and simple. You can (and should) do it on your own whenever! 

How often you need to get a new filter depends on: 

• The style of filter you use. 
• If someone in your home has asthma, allergies or other respiratory problems. 

• If you have pets. 

Basic flat filters normally last for 30–60 days. More dense pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you’re unsure if your filter should be replaced, pull it out, and hold it up to the light. Get a new one if you can’t see light through it. 

Filters trap dust, pollen and other pollutants from your house’s air, keeping airflow healthy. Forgetting about it will affect your home’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency. 

In some situations a dirty filter might even damage your system or cause it to break down. Regularly putting in a new one will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more consistent. 

If someone in your home has allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems, contact our Experts about how a HEPA filter can help. 

3. Inspect Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is the perfect time to test other crucial pieces of your air conditioner and other safety systems. 

If you rely on a programmable thermostat, check that it’s working correctly. If the batteries are running low, get new ones. 

For added control and convenience, consider getting a smart thermostat. They make using less energy less complicated. And some models can even tell you if there’s a problem with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs replacement. 

Despite the fact they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is a great time to test the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Ensuring they still work delivers peace of mind and an additional layer of security. 

4. Keep Heat Where it Belongs

One of the smartest ways to enhance energy-efficient cooling is to decrease the concentration of outside heat getting into your house. Using good window treatments including blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can block the sun from affecting your home’s temperatures. 

Here are several other approaches to keep your home chilly without turning down the thermostat: 

• Run ceiling fans when you’re in the room. 
• Use your bathroom fan to eliminate heat and humidity when you shower. 

• Keep air vents clean to ensure adequate airflow. 
• Install caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows. 

Depend on Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning for Skilled Air Conditioning Maintenance

Our checklist will help your air conditioner run better this summer. But the wisest way you can increase efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some perks of this service entail: 

• Headache-free cooling. 

• Possibly reduced cooling costs. 
• Likely increasing your air conditioner’s life expectancy. 
• Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty ongoing. 

Make sure your air conditioning is prepped for this summer! Contact the heating and cooling Experts at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning today! Reach us at 954-736-4314 to request your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.