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Keeping AC Repair At Bay

Published on July 10, 2014
Technicians from a professional air conditioning repair company can help you ward off future repair costs

We're often asked by customers, "What can I do to prevent repair problems besides just changing the air filter?" They want to have and understanding if the breakdown could have been avoided and how. Here are several ways to help ensure your air conditioning system keeps up during hottest days of the year.

Turn the system off when mowing grass nearby.

It doesn't take much for lawn clippings to enter the outdoor coil, that's the exterior wall of the outside unit, the air conditioner or heat pump. So when mowing nearby, turn the thermostat to off temporarily. It's also necessary to check around the equipment and clear any vegetation or brush away from the sides.

Check to ensure all the air supply vents are open and free from obstruction.

Proper airflow is necessary for all air conditioning systems. Return air grills (where room air is brought back to the air conditioning system) are particularly important.

Level the equipment pad.

As the area around the Air Conditioner or Heat Pump settles, the pad that supports the unit can unlevel. It's important for continued reliability that the Air Conditioner be level, or in the case of a Heat Pump only a slight slope occurs. A professional air conditioning company can help in this area.

Pest control can really help.

In homes around the country, ants and bugs can be attracted to the electrical components within the outdoor Air Conditioner or Heat Pump. These bugs may actually cause the unit to malfunction and not start. An environmentally safe pesticide spread around the base of the unit can help prevent insect infestation.

If you don't have one yet, get a programmable thermostat now.

The EPA estimates that the proper use of a programmable thermostat can save as much as 15% more on the Air Conditioning portion of your home's energy costs. Strand Brothers recommends a NEST Thermostat for its learning properties to automate the programming of the thermostat.

For optimum comfort, it's important for the Air Conditioner to have longer run cycles.

Longer run cycles (cycles = the length of time that the system operates to cool the home) helps remove more humidity from the air and provides a much more comfortable living environment. Short cycles may not adequately remove moisture from the air and could lead to a "clammy" or "damp" environment. In many instances, the indoor air blower can be adjusted to provide maximum dehumidification, improving overall comfort. A professional Air Conditioning company can help in this area.

My number one suggestion? Get A Maintenance Agreement.

A PLUS Maintenance Agreement is the most proactive approach to taking care of your central air conditioning system. Regular tune-ups from a qualified expert, just like having your car tuned, are required to keep the system operating smoothly and efficiently... especially during the months when it's operating the most. Simply having a comprehensive tune-up from a qualified company could save up to 15% on your air conditioning costs during the peak Summer season.

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