Los Angeles Heater Repair proposes some helpful August air conditioning maintenance tips you can use to end your summer and guarantee that your unit will perform well next summertime:
During summertime, the days feel longer, and the nights feel colder. We are always excited to say farewell to the pollen in the air and welcome beach volleyball, bonfires by the ocean at night, and long days spent lazing on the sand. Finally, we can flaunt the summer bodies we worked so hard for the past year in bikinis and summer trunks. Everything about summer sounds exciting. Well, except for the heat.
As we bid goodbye to summer, this signals an opportunity to evaluate how well your air conditioner has served you this season. The air conditioner in your home has probably worked hard all summer; before you let it rest for the fall and winter seasons, it could use some ac repair in August.
- Maintain a Clean Outdoor Condenser Unit
Now is the time to inspect your outdoor condenser if you missed checking it all summer. Summer activities like mowing your lawn or other high-wind events can cause all sorts of debris to accumulate within it and impede its ability to disperse air. Call us for a service if you believe the debris has penetrated your condenser’s inner workings!
- Clean or Replace the Air Filter
Cleaning or changing the air filter is a simple but crucial part of keeping your air conditioner running well. With a dirty filter, cooling the house takes longer than it should due to insufficient airflow. You can save money and frustration during the early fall heat in Los Angeles by maintaining your AC filter.
- Regularly Dust Off the Coils
Ensure that by the end of the summer, your AC coils are free of major debris, such as fallen leaves, spider webs, or clumps of dirt sticking in the coils. You can easily remove these with a coil brush to dust them off. For stubborn dirt and grime, consider using compressed air.
- Clear the AC Drainage Line
A better alternative to using chemicals is using natural remedies. You can easily unclog an AC unit drain line with a mix of vinegar and warm water every month or as often as needed.
- Inspect Your AC Unit’s Refrigerant Level
Identify the refrigerant type of your specific AC unit and check for pressure/temperature using a digital thermometer. It is best to hire an expert to measure the superheating and subcooling data to know whether you must refill it or not.
- Grease the AC Unit’s Bearings or Fan Motor
If you are experiencing a squealing AC unit, use a motor lubricant on the motor shaft to momentarily quiet it down. However, we encourage you to hire an AC service to repair it as oiling only temporarily solves the problem.
- Ensure All Electrical Connections are Secured
This is quite simple; check once in a while if your AC unit is properly plugged in, with no blown fuses on your circuit breaker or tripped wires. Otherwise, it can cause strain on your AC and raises energy costs.
- Do Not Cover AC Unit
Covering your air conditioner’s condenser throughout the fall and winter months may seem like a smart idea to protect it from snow, ice, and pests, but it could only trap condensation and prevent it from exiting your unit as it should. Besides, critters will often chew on the covers, making them useless in the long run.
- Book An AC Maintenance After Using Your AC Unit All Summer
Do not wait around until the next summer before you get your AC unit checked. After relentless usage during the summertime, it would be best to let an AC maintenance expert inspect your units for any possible defects and help you preserve them until the next use.
- Let A Professional Check Your AC Unit Annually
Whether it is summertime or not, hiring certified technicians like us here at Los Angeles Heater Repair to conduct inspections, maintenance, and necessary repairs on your AC unit won’t hurt. It may strain your budget, but replacing your whole AC unit altogether will break the bank
Los Angeles Heater Repair is always available to attend to your AC-related concerns once they arise. So, never hesitate to drop us a line and let us know them for quick, expert resolutions!