In the scorching heat you can’t do without an AC. But you can’t also allow it to burn a hole in your pocket. It is very necessary that you maintain your HVAC system properly so it keeps your house cool and your pocket safe. But before we start giving tips that you can follow make sure that if there is any problem, you are only calling a trusted and experienced HVAC company to check it out. Sometimes diverting to local or easy to get handyman to look at the AC might impair the efficiency of the system. The biggest benefit of calling a trusted HVAC service guy is that they can analyze the situation thoroughly. So you don’t have to worry about recurring problems.
Tips to Maintain the AC
- When it is pleasant, enjoy the natural environment. It is better to open the doors and windows and feel the cool breeze. This will not only save energy, but will also allow you to enjoy the wonders of the nature.
- Keeping the temperature a little high could save and make sure that you are comfortable and at the same time save energy. Increasing the temperature to 75 or 80 degrees when the house is comparatively less occupied will make keep the house pleasant and at the same time reduce bill.
- Don’t just think that AC should be turned on when it gets really warm. If you run the AC on a moderate temperature during the time when it’s comparatively cool, then your house will remain pleasant even during peak heat. The AC will make your house moderately cool and won’t allow heat waves to come in. This will also save you from running AC at low temperatures.
AC maintenance repairs you should be careful for
- Refrigerant/ Freon Levels
If your AC is taking unusually long to cool the house, then it could be low on refrigerant or Freon. That could have some major ramifications if not checked on time. Low levels of refrigerant mean that AC might have a leak, lines might be frozen or there could be low pressure.
- Filters
Filters don’t seem as important but can cause major problems. If you do not change your filters regularly or if you do not clean them, then they can be the cause of some major repairs. Dirty filters could lead to dirty coils, clogging of drain lines, overflow of drain pan and high energy consumption.
It is always helpful to ask your HVAC Company about tips and details that can help you maintain the installed system.
