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4 Hints to Prep for Air Conditioning Season

Summer may feel like it’s in the far future away. But before you realize, you’ll be transitioning from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is cooling frequently to maintain cool temperatures. It’s beneficial to prep for the additional usage before temperatures heat up.

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning and our team of Experts can provide support. We’ve made our detailed air conditioning memberships to boost your system’s energy efficiency and dependability. Our professional skill goes a long way, but there are lots of other tasks you can do to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the best ways you can prep for air conditioning season.

1. Clean Your Air Conditioner

Don’t be concerned, you won’t have to take apart your system and clean every component. Our Experts handle this during your annual air conditioning maintenance appointment.

But cleaning the surroundings around your air conditioner will go a long way as well. We advise:

  • Removing twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner.
  • Keeping neighboring 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 blocked by dirt or yard refuse, this can impact performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to run more often to deliver the same level of cooling. In extreme cases, it might stop running altogether and need air conditioning repair.

Your comfort and satisfaction matter to us, so we want to minimize the need for repairs in the first place. A regularly serviced air conditioner usually operates more efficiently, is less likely to need repairs and typically lasts longer.

2. Put in a New Air Filter

Routinely replacing your air filter is important for your air conditioner’s health. During a tune-up visit, our specialists examine filters and replace them if needed. Putting in a new filter is fast and easy. You can (and should) do it on your own whenever!

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

  • The type of filter you use.
  • If someone in your home has asthma, allergies or other respiratory concerns.
  • If you have pets.

Basic flat filters normally last for 30–60 days. Thicker pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you’re unsure if your filter needs to 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 catch dust, pollen and other contaminants from your home’s air, keeping airflow clean. Forgetting about it will lower your home’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency.

In some instances a blocked filter might even damage your system or cause it to stop working. Often putting in a new one will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more level.

If someone in your home suffers from allergies, asthma or other respiratory conditions, ask our Experts about how a HEPA filter can help.

3. Inspect Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is the perfect time to evaluate other important parts of your air conditioner and other safety systems.

If you have a programmable thermostat, make sure that it’s running like it should. If the batteries are getting low, replace them.

For more control and convenience, consider getting a smart thermostat. They make saving energy less complicated. And some models can even alert you if there’s a situation with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs to be changed.

Despite the fact they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is a great time to inspect the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Making sure they still have juice delivers peace of mind and an extra layer of security.

4. Keep Heat Where it Belongs

One of the smartest ways to boost energy-efficient cooling is to decrease the concentration of exterior heat getting into your home. Using quality window treatments like blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can block the sun from affecting interior temperatures.

Here are a couple other methods to keep your residence chilly without lowering the thermostat:

  • Use ceiling fans when you’re in the room.
  • Use your bathroom fan to get rid of heat and humidity when you shower.
  • Keep air vents uncovered to ensure proper airflow.
  • Use caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows.

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

Our guide will help your air conditioner cool more efficiently this summer. But the best way you can improve efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some pluses of this service entail:

  • Headache-free cooling.
  • Potentially reduced cooling bills.
  • Potentially extending your air conditioner’s life span.
  • Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty intact.

Make sure your air conditioning is prepped for this summer! Call the heating and cooling Experts at Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning now! Reach us at 403-279-5760 to schedule your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.