Hooray! The cold season is over. While its hot outside and you can wear your favorite sundress, you need to keep the inside of the house cool—using an air conditioner. Since it was cold, chances are that you haven’t used the unit for a long time.
For you to ensure that the air conditioner will function properly during the cooling season, there are a number of things you need to do to it. Here are some of these things as given by AC repair professionals:
Replace the air filter
Even if you haven’t been using the air conditioner, chances are that the air filters have collected some dust. If you have been using your cooling unit for a long time you know that when the air filters are clogged they make the air conditioner work harder than it should. This results in a high monthly bill.
A dirty air filter also makes the air in the house stale which can be harmful to you when you are suffering from asthma and other respiratory diseases.
Before you start cooling your house you should remove the old air filter and replace it with another that is not only clean, but also of a higher quality. For you to keep the air conditioner working optimally the entire cooling season, you should make a habit of replacing the air filters at least once every month.
Inspect the air conditioner
The other thing you need to do is to inspect the air conditioner. You need to take a look at the air vents. You should check whether they are leaking. If they are, consider hiring an HVAC company to help you with the sealing. You can also do the work by yourself if you have the necessary skills.
Take a look at the thermostat
The thermostat controls how the air conditioner works. Since you haven’t been using the cooling unit for a long time, chances are that the thermostat settings are off. You should check and confirm that the settings are actually right.
It’s easy to set the thermostat—all you need to do is to refer to the manual and set it according to your location.
Conclusion
These are some of the things you should do when you are getting your air conditioner ready after winter. When you notice a problem with the unit, you should hire an AC tune-up professional or any other expert to fix it. You should avoid trying to fix it if you have never done it before.
