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Living in the south has a few perks. I get to garden for 9 months out of the year. I have discovered a love of chicken fried steak and cornbread with fresh jalapenos. I have even come to enjoy country music. However, the one thing I absolutely detest about living in the south is the heat. Honestly, how do people survive when the out of doors feels like a giant sauna with bugs the size of small rodents? I know how *I* survive the hell of summer heat…I live inside all summer with my air conditioner running! We live in a two story house with a very old air conditioner. That means air conditioner maintenance is vital for me to keep my electric bill as low as possible. According to Service Experts Heating and Air Conditioning, a well-tuned air conditioning system and a programmable thermostat can cut your utility bills by 30%. If you want to save money and maximize your cooling efficiency this summer, follow these air conditioner maintenance tips.
Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips
1. Change filters: Changing your air conditioner filters is one of the most important air conditioner maintenance tips you can follow. Clogged, dirty filters slow down air flow and increase energy usage. Some types of air conditioner filters are reusable, while others are disposable. Talk to your local air conditioner service provider if you cannot locate yours.
2. Clean air conditioner coils: The air conditioner’s evaporator coil and condenser coil collect dirt as they do their job. This dirt reduces airflow and reduces its ability to absorb heat. The result is an air conditioner that does not cool well and costs a lot more money to run. Clean the coils yearly.
3. Remove debris from around the outdoor unit: Central air conditioners have an outdoor condenser unit. Make sure there is no debris blocking the unit from proper air flow.
4. Clear the condensate drain: Years ago, our air conditioner condensate drain became blocked and we ended up with a HUGE pool of water under the air conditioner. Unfortunately, it also overflowed the drainage pan and ended up seeping through my ceiling. We learned our lesson! Periodically clean your air conditioner condensate drain with a stiff brush or pass a small amount of dilute bleach or vinegar through the lines.
5. Hire a professional: I know you want to save money and tackle a ton of air conditioner maintenance tips on your own but some things are best left to professionals. Hire an air conditioner service technician yearly to make sure your unit is in tip top shape. Your service technician will be able to check for correct amount of refrigerant and detect any leaks in the system. He can also replace old belts and electrical elements as well as make sure your thermostat is accurate.
Why worry about air conditioner maintenance?
Please keep in mind that there are NEW air conditioner regulations for 2015 that you need to be aware of. It may cost up to $1700 more to buy a new system because of government regulations! So, you need to follow all air conditioner maintenance tips on a regular basis to keep your current unit running as efficiently as possible!
Watch this short video from Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning for more information on new air conditioner regulations.
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Diane is a professional blogger and nationally certified pharmacy technician with two teens, one husband and more pets than she will admit to. She has a BS in Microbiology but left her career in science to become a stay at home mom. Years of playing with LEGO and coloring with crayons had her craving a more grown up purpose to her life and she began blogging full time. She currently deals with emotional teens, suburban politics, and middle aged metabolism while sharing her opinions in an honest and down to earth fashion on her blog.
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