Schedule An AppointmentWith spring just around the corner, now is the time to make sure your air conditioning unit is in tip-top shape. Few things are worse than having your A/C go out at the first sign of the Florida summer heat, and luckily, a little proactive care can ensure your unit keeps you cool all season long.
Here are four air conditioning services we recommend before spring:
- Keep the area around the unit clean and clutter-free. It is important to have unobstructed airflow for efficient functioning of the unit. Unobstructed airflow around both the air handler and the condenser will pay efficiency dividends in helping to lower power usage.
- Flush out or vacuum the drain line. Normal, constant moisture and debris in the drain line contributes to the growth of moss and mold in the line. Over time, this can cause restriction of normal draining and can result in flooding of the air handler area.
- Replace the filters on a regular schedule. Removing dirty filters and replacing them with clean, functioning filters will not only contribute to the efficiency and long life of the unit but will help cleanse impurities and reduce indoor air pollution. Remember, filters should be replaced more often when you have more people, family members with health issues, or pets and when you cook often or do other activities in your home.
- Schedule your professional springtime tune-up. A routine springtime maintenance tune-up by a professional HVAC technician is one of our most recommended air conditioning services. A 20-point maintenance tune-up will address equipment testing and cleaning in order to identify any problems that may result in unexpected breakdowns. Your technician will discuss the condition of your system and leave you with a report on findings and any potential hazards or needed repairs.