Summer hasn’t quite made its debut but the temperatures are definitely warming up and that means it’s time for cooling season. Before the heat sets in and you’re running your A/C system 24/7 to stay comfortable, don’t forget to call your air conditioning technician to come out and conduct your seasonal ac maintenance.
In addition to an AC system tune-up, there are a few other ways you can get ready for the cooling season before warmer weather is officially here to stay.
We don’t mean for you to take you’re A/C system apart, let a qualified technician do that, but you can clean up the area around your unit to remove sticks and leaves 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 shrubs or vegetation to make sure your A/C system is clear of debris. Keeping the airway clear can help keep your system running properly.
· Change Your Home’s Air Filters
Komfort Air Service Experts will change your home’s basic air filters when they conduct your seasonal tune-up as part of your scheduled A/C maintenance. You can (and should) also replace your HVAC air filters by yourself, and it’s suggested that you do so at least every one to two months for optimal performance. If you don’t change your air filter it accumulates dust, allergens, and germs so for the health of the people living in your home and the efficiency of your air conditioner, make sure you’re changing those filters as part of your seasonal air conditioning service. Note that a clogged filter could possibly damage your AC equipment.
Help block the sun from heating up your home by hanging blackout drapes or window shades. Hanging drapes or curtains may also help save your furniture and floors from fading or experiencing sun damage over time.
· Check Alarm Batteries
If you didn’t check your smoke and CO detector batteries over daylight savings, now it a great time. Don’t forget to also check the batteries in your thermostat to make sure it is running properly so you don’t end up calling an AC service technician because your system isn’t turning on and then it ends up just being the thermostat. You could also consider investing in a smart thermostat so you can adjust the temperature while you’re away and save money on your utility bills.
An annual air conditioner tune-up service could make your A/C unit up to 30% more efficient and save you money on your cooling bills. Call Komfort Air Service Experts today to make sure your cooling equipment is set to keep you cool and comfortable all summer and learn about our spring specials on air conditioning tune-ups.