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Stay Cool and Keep Costs Down With These Summer Maintenance Tips.

As the weather outside turns more hot and humid, the efficiency of your air-conditioner becomes a top priority. By following these tips, you can make a significant difference in how efficiently your home’s indoor climate is maintained.

1. Cotton from area trees can quickly clog your outside unit, so clean it off regularly. Clear shrubs and vegetation that may block or hamper access to or the function of the outdoor air conditioning unit or heat pump.
2. In severe weather season, check for wind or hail damage by examining the condenser unit fins for dents or holes that may compromise the unit’s performance level.
3. Clean filters monthly, and replace as needed. Your air-conditioner needs access to clean air to cool your home efficiently without working too hard, and costing you more money.
4. Set the thermostat to a higher temperature when you’re going to be gone, but don’t turn the system off.
5. Maximize the efficiency of your indoor air vents by vacuuming pet hair and dust that may clog them, and by clearing furniture and rugs away to be sure nothing is blocking the airflow.
6. Turn off kitchen and bath ventilation fans when they’re not needed because they blow away the cooled air.
7. Check to be sure you have proper insulation between conditioned and un-conditioned spaces such as your attic or garage.
8. Examine the condensate drain to check for blockage by checking the tube that runs from your furnace to the floor drain to ensure it’s draining freely.
9. Weatherize your home by keeping caulking, weather stripping, and other seals maintained.
10. Utilize ceiling and freestanding fans to help facilitate cool air circulation. While most experts say to set the ceiling fan on its “forward” setting, which should blow air down into the room, you should stand under the ceiling fan to see which setting works best for your home.

Our expert technicians can help your system function at peak performance levels with our service maintenance agreement by providing these services:

• Scheduled maintenance checks to make sure equipment is in good shape, which can include these services:
• Thoroughly cleaning the condenser coils regularly.
• Checking thermostat operation and setup.
• Checking electrical components including the blower motor, compressor and all wiring.
• Completing all indoor operational checks.
• Completing all outdoor operational checks including the system’s refrigerant charge.
• Energy audits to determine where energy is being wasted and whether the air is being distributed efficiently
• Analysis of your current system to determine whether it’s the best choice of heating and cooling system for your needs

Completing these maintenance checks can be the difference between enjoying cool and efficient comfort or sweating a costly service call.