Even though summer in Charlotte, NC is almost here, now is the best time to prepare your central air conditioner for the hot days ahead. Scheduling a check-up now will help prevent breakdowns when you need your AC unit working the most.
Spring Cleaning Your AC
After long winter days, most people begin to spring clean at the first signs of warmer weather. It is a good idea to include your HVAC equipment in your spring-cleaning to-do list. Your central air conditioner needs routine maintenance, cleaning, and check-ups to keep the central air conditioner running great. This is to ensure that it will not only operate at peak performance during the hot weather, but will also maintain energy efficiency that can save on your energy bills.
Aside from regularly checking and replacing your system’s air filters as needed, you’ll also need to ensure that the drainage hole beneath the evaporator fins are clear so the air conditioning unit will continue working properly. The condensing coil is the coil that is outside of your home. This condenser vents the heat accumulated from the home as the unit cools the inside. A fan motor with a fan blade propels air through the coil and coil fins. These need to be cleaned, sometimes more than once a year, to remove dirt and debris. Being outside where dirt is blown around and into the condenser coil, the coil can become grimy and clogged. Without adequate airflow through the coil, it won’t cool the refrigerant as quickly, lowering the efficiency of your unit.
This routine maintenance will also save you money on electric bills as it improves your AC unit’s performance.
Troubleshooting Your AC
While spring-cleaning your air conditioning unit, check to see if it is showing signs that it is time for a repair. Are there loud noises coming from the unit you never noticed before? Is the unit supplying sufficient cooling inside the home when it is running at full capacity? There can be several reasons for these problems to occur. Take note of any unusual or apparent problems and call Patterson Heating and Air to come inspect your unit and perform a maintenance checkup. Catching minor problems and performing repairs before they become catastrophic issues can save you money and headaches as the hot days arrive.
To keep your central air conditioner working at its peak, regular maintenance and cleaning is recommended. Replacing filters regularly, cleaning the condensate drain line, cleaning the condenser coils and keeping the parts clean and free of debris will help you have peace of mind as you face the hot summer days ahead. Get your central air conditioner unit ready the summer by calling Charlotte professionals like Patterson Heating and Air at (704) 288-4535.
