Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips

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You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your home’s air conditioning system until there’s an issue. Air conditioners require regular professional care, attention and maintenance and one of the best things you can do for the AC system’s efficiency is to schedule regular preventative maintenance with a professional technician. In addition to lowering utility bills and increasing comfort and indoor air quality, annual professional maintenance also guarantees that your manufacturer’s warranty remains in effect.

Caloosa Cooling of Lehigh Acres keeps air conditioning systems healthy, efficient, and long-lasting.

• Routine filter replacement and cleaning ensures air conditioner efficiency.  
• Clean or replace filters every month or two during the cooling season. 
• Filters may require more frequent attention if the air conditioner is in constant use or subjected to dusty conditions.
• Replacing a dirty, clogged filter decreases an air conditioner's energy consumption by 5% to 15%.
• Common filter locations are in walls, ceilings, furnaces, or in the air conditioner itself. 
• For central air conditioners, filters are generally located somewhere along the return duct's length. 

• Condenser coils are easily seen and able to be cleaned. 
• Check evaporator coils yearly and clean them as necessary.
• The air conditioner's evaporator coil and condenser coil collect dirt over months and years of service. 
• Outdoor condenser coils can become very dirty if the outdoor environment is dusty or if there is foliage nearby.
• Minimize dirt and debris near the condenser unit. Dryer vents, falling leaves, and lawnmowers are all potential sources of dirt and debris. 
• Cleaning the area around the coil, removing any debris, and trimming foliage back at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) allow for adequate airflow around the condenser.
  
  

• Aluminum fins on the evaporator and condenser coils are easily bent and can block airflow through the coil. 
• Air conditioning wholesalers sell a tool called a "fin comb" that will comb these fins back into nearly original condition.

• Occasionally pass a stiff wire through the unit's drain channels. 
• Clogged drain channels prevent a unit from reducing humidity and the resulting excess moisture may discolor walls or carpet.

• At the start of each cooling season, inspect the seal between the air conditioner and the window frame to ensure it makes contact with the unit's metal case.
• Moisture can damage this seal, allowing cool air to escape from the property. 

• Air conditioners require more than regular maintenance, hire a professional service technician to keep your air conditioning system healthy, efficient, and long-lasting. 
• A well-trained technician will discover and fix issues in air conditioning systems.

HVAC Preventative Maintenance Tips

• Check and calibrate thermostat settings and controls
• Check electrical connections
• Check refrigerant levels
• Inspect all ductwork 
• Inspect and clean the evaporator and condenser coils
• Inspect the condensate drain line 
• Lubricate any moving parts 

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