4 Tips to Prep for Air Conditioning Season

Summer may seem like it’s in the far future away. But before you know it, you’ll be moving from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is working frequently to maintain comfortable temperatures. It’s wise to be ready for the increased usage before temperatures really start to climb. 

Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning and our team of Experts can help. We’ve created our comprehensive air conditioning memberships to maximize your system’s energy efficiency and trustworthiness. 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 greatest ways you can prepare 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 part. Our Experts handle this during your routine air conditioning maintenance appointment. 

But cleaning the area around your air conditioner will go a long way too. We advise: 

• Removing twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner. 
• Keeping neighboring grass and plants trimmed back. 
• Maintaining at minimum 1 foot of free area on all sides around your air conditioner. 

If your air conditioner’s fins get full of dirt or yard refuse, this can influence performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to work harder to give the same level of comfort. In extreme cases, it could stop running altogether and need air conditioning repair. 

Your comfort and satisfaction are our priority, so we prefer minimizing the need for repairs in the first place. A well-maintained air conditioner generally runs more efficiently, is less likely to need repairs and often lasts longer. 

2. Replace Your Air Filter

Frequently replacing your air filter is important for your air conditioner’s health. During a tune-up visit, our pros inspect filters and replace them if needed. Replacing the filter is fast and simple. You can (and should) do it on your own whenever! 

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

• The kind of filter you use. 
• If someone in your house has asthma, allergies or other respiratory concerns. 

• If you have pets. 

Basic flat filters normally last for 30–60 days. More dense pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you’re unsure if your filter should be replaced, pull it out, and tilt it toward the light. Replace it if you can’t see light through it. 

Filters trap dust, pollen and other pollutants from your home’s air, keeping airflow clean. Neglecting it will decrease your home’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency. 

In some situations a blocked filter could 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 family has allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems, ask our Experts about how a HEPA filter can relieve symptoms. 

3. Check Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is a great time to check other essential components of your air conditioner and other safety systems. 

If you use a programmable thermostat, ensure that it’s working right. If the batteries are running low, change them. 

For additional control and convenience, think about upgrading to a smart thermostat. They make using less energy easier. And some models can even notify you if there’s a situation with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs replacement. 

Even though 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. Confirming they still have juice gives peace of mind and an additional layer of safety. 

4. Keep Heat Outside

One of the wisest ways to boost energy-efficient cooling is to decrease the concentration of outdoor heat coming into your home. Using good window treatments such as blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can keep the sun from influencing interior temperatures. 

Here are a few other approaches to keep your house cold without adjusting the thermostat: 

• Use ceiling fans when you’re in the room. 
• Run your bathroom fan to eliminate heat and humidity when you shower. 

• Keep air vents unobstructed to ensure ample airflow. 
• Install caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows. 

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

Our list will help your air conditioner cool more efficiently this summer. But the smartest way you can improve efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some perks of this service include: 

• Worry-free cooling. 

• Likely reduced cooling costs. 
• Possibly lengthening your air conditioner’s lifetime. 
• Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty intact. 

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