AC repair can be expensive when you have to hire a professional. The good thing is that you can avoid the costly repairs. There are some checks that you can perform by yourself before calling an air conditioner repair professional. Here are some of the things that you can do by yourself:
Examine your AC ducts
Check the ducts to ensure that there is air coming from them. You do this through a cursory check that shows that to the ducts there is air flowing from them.
Properly Clean your AC
Sometimes AC problems are as a result of dirt. Instead of spending money repairing your air conditioner you only need to clean it. Clean the outside part. Also, clean the fan blades and the condenser fins. When cleaning the fins and the blades you must be careful as they can easily break. Remember to turn off the unit when cleaning it.
Change the AC Filters
Dirty filters not only result in high energy bills, they also put your air conditioner at the risk of breaking down. The good thing is that you don’t need to hire a professional to change the filter for you–you can do it by yourself. According to HVAC contractors, when you change the air filter you promote effective air flow thus the air conditioner doesn’t work too hard thus it isn’t at the risk of breaking down.
Melt any ice in the AC
Cooling efficiency of the AC is affected when the unit is not properly iced up. for the unit to continue working effectively you have to melt the ice. You should turn off the system and let only the fans run thus helping to cool the ice. You can also let the ice cool on its own by turning off the unit.
Check the AC Thermostat
You use the thermostat to set when and how you want the air conditioner to work. If your unit isn’t working, check the batteries and if they are dead, replace them. To save energy, always ensure that the thermostat is set below a room temperature. At night or when you are outdoors, HVAC professionals recommend that you set the temperature higher.
Check the AC drainage
When outside it’s humid, check the condensate drain and ensure that it’s draining properly–it shouldn’t be clogged. Also, check the installation of the air conditioner and ensure that it’s properly installed allowing proper draining.
Conclusion
These are some of the things that you can do on your own without hiring an HVAC company. When repairing your AC take caution that you don’t damage it.
