Statistics show that the average life span of an AC unit is 10 to 15 years. 

How can you keep your AC unit running efficiently for as long as possible? Where do most of the breakdowns or issues occur when it comes to HVAC systems? Do you work with an HVAC professional to get your unit ready for summer?

Proper maintenance is an area that cannot be overlooked when it comes to making AC units run properly.

Keep reading to learn a few of the items that you should follow as a part of your AC maintenance checklist:

Filters, Filters, Filters

You will see this item listed on every checklist, which emphasizes its importance. Filters serve the purpose of keeping all of the dust, dirt, and debris out of your AC unit. 

Replacing the filters as often as recommended is important. Keeping extra filters in your home can help to ensure that you are never needing to keep a dirty filter in for longer than necessary.

Check The Coils

Checking the coils will aid in the efficiency of the air conditioner. These coils tend to accumulate dirt from the outside and should be cleaned before too much debris builds up over time.

Watch For Clogs

Look at all of the areas that allow water to exit the AC unit. Can the water and airflow out of this area properly?

Clogs can cause many issues, including the additional strain on the unit to perform when it has nowhere to deposit the water in the system or the warm air it is pumping outside.

Inspect The Thermostat

There are instances in which the AC unit is working properly but your thermostat is not communicating to it in the right way. This can happen when thermostats get old or are not connected properly.

Making sure your thermostat works will help your entire system be more efficient.

Hire A Professional To Help With Your AC Maintenance Checklist

We are happy to help with your AC maintenance before the hot and humid weather arrives for the summer. There are tests that we are able to run on your AC unit to ensure that it is operating at peak efficiency. 

If we find that there are small repairs that need to be made, we have the parts, tools, and expertise to fix these issues before they grow into something much bigger or lead to the destruction of your AC unit.

Get Started Today

Now that you have learned about a few of the items that you should follow as a part of your AC maintenance checklist, you can get started on this list right away. Please contact us to discuss how we can help with your AC maintenance checklist and what minor repairs may need to be done before you start using it to stay cool. Check out our website for more helpful articles like this one.