It’s time for pumpkin carving, cool breezes, colorful leaves—and air conditioning maintenance. While that last activity may not yet have made it onto your fall to-do list, checking off a few autumn air conditioning maintenance tasks will help ensure your system is ready whenever warmer weather returns.
Inspections
The first air conditioning maintenance task you should have on your to-do list is an air conditioning inspection. While you may have already had an inspection in the spring before the hottest weather arrived, it’s often a good idea to schedule a second “check-up” in the fall to make sure no little problems go ignored during the colder months. After the first visit, your trusted air conditioning technician from AC Guys Cooling and Heating Services can advise you on a personalized maintenance schedule based on your unit’s age and condition.
DIY Tasks
While your unit should always be serviced and cleaned by a professional, there are several air conditioning maintenance tasks you can handle yourself to make sure your air conditioner is all set for the cooler season.
- Weeds and Leaves: Just as you should trim tall weeds away from your air conditioner in the spring, if you notice any dry, dead leaves gathering around your air conditioning unit, make sure you carefully remove them so they won’t cause your unit to have difficulty operating or attract wild animals like mice and squirrels that might try to chew wires and otherwise damage your unit.
- Air Filters: Your HVAC technician can assist you with changing your air filters, but in between appointments, make sure they are getting changed regularly. Changing your filters every month as part of your air conditioning maintenance routine removes built-up dirt, dust, and debris, so your unit doesn’t have to work too hard and can maintain better indoor air quality.