Take Care of Your Air Conditioning
If you take care of your air conditioning unit, you could prolong its life
and get the most use out of it. Generally you should be able to do most of the
maintenance yourself. However, in the more serious cases, it would be better to
hire a contractor.
The first and most simple step to take to prolong your air conditioner’s life is
to change the filter. You should change it whenever it gets dirty. Depending on
the usage, that could range from every three to six months. There are some
filters out there, which can last up to a year. Ask someone in the hardware
store for more tips!
Once a year be sure that you check the evaporator coil located inside the air
handler to make sure there is no dust build up.
When the weather starts to cool you should check the outside of the air
conditioning. You should check around the unit and make sure there is no debris
on the surface of the condenser that will stop airflow. Also you should check
between the fins of the condenser to see that it’s not plugged with dead bugs or
pollen. Spraying the condenser with a hose will usually be good enough to get
rid of all the debris.
Although many
air
conditioners today use direct drive motors, it is a good idea to check the
belt in the air handler. You may have to replace it. If no change is required,
you may only have to oil the motor bearings once a year.
It is also good to check
air conditioning contactors and other electrical; most of them are located
inside the condensing unit. The contactor operates the compressor and the
contacts get pitted and need to be replaced occasionally. Different
manufacturers use different types of contactors so check the manual to find what
kind you need.
About the Author:
Claire Sessions is a successful freelance author that writes regularly for
http://www.kitchen-plans-n-designs.com/ . Her articles have also been
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