The ac unit may be one of the most important pieces of equipment in your home. It is responsible for maintaining the indoor air quality, and without it, you will feel hot all day. If you are looking to make sure that your ac unit is working properly, then you should read this blog post! We have included some helpful ac tips from our professional HVAC technicians that can help maintain a healthy living environment.
Ducts and registers
Make sure that your ac ducts are not clogged with dust or other debris. This can lead to poor air circulation, which could make the ac unit work harder and wear out faster. You should also take a look at all of the ac registers in your home, seeing if there is any excessive build up on them as well. If you notice anything strange about them then it’s time for an ac tuneup!
Compressor
The compressor might be one of the most important parts of your ac because this component creates cold air when needed by running refrigerant through coils inside a metal block until it condenses into liquid form. Compressors will start working more often and for longer periods as ac units age. You should have a technician take a look at your ac compressor to make sure it’s in good working order!
Air filters
It is important to change the air filter(s) periodically, usually every month or two. This will ensure that you are keeping indoor air quality up to par by preventing dust from accumulating throughout the home. Remember not to forget about any other ac components when making this short list of things that might need attention!
Condenser coils
If there’s anything like dirt, leaves or even snow caked on condenser coils then they could be prone to clogging which may cause them (and subsequently the ac unit) more work than necessary. If this happens then it will not be able to do its job efficiently which could lead to ac repair.
Freon
Freon is a gas in the ac system that makes your ac work, and if there’s too high of a concentration of freon than you might have an ac leak! You should call for ac service as soon as you suspect something like this may be happening so they can find out more about what exactly needs fixing.
The refrigerant
There are two common types of refrigerants used in most air conditioning systems today; R410A (commonly thought of as environmentally friendly) or R22 (which contains chlorine). It is important when considering replacement options to keep these distinctions in mind because one might be more expensive than the other, but also better for the environment.
Refrigerant leaks
If there is a leak in your ac system and it’s not fixed right away then you are going to experience ac repair costs that could have been avoided if only you had gotten an ac service done sooner!
The filter
The second most important component of a good air quality plan is paying attention to your filters on your ac unit as well as changing them regularly. You can easily replace these with new ones yourself or ask any HVAC professionals about getting help with this process when necessary.
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