Now that we are on the verge of the hottest months of the year, it is not so surprising that cooling units are being fired up across the country. One of the most favorite times of the year ( for most people ) is also accompanied by a dreadful heat and sky high humidity levels but it’s nothing that a well-running HVAC unit cannot handle. Which, of course, explains why you need to polish up on your AC maintenance tips ahead of time.
Schedule a Tune Up
A well-timed tune up just before you start cranking up your HVAC unit to keep the sweltering heat at bay is an excellent way of insuring your pockets against an expensive breakdown. It’s a proactive way of making sure that the unit is running as it should by thoroughly inspecting it to ascertain that all critical operating components are in great shape in preparation for the mammoth task ahead. If you have not yet had a HVAC maintenance tune-up within the last six months, make a point of moving it up your priority list as it is just a matter of weeks before we are at the height of summer.
Adjust Your Thermostat Settings
It’s now time to adjust your thermostat settings before summertime kicks off, especially if you have kids who are now at home for their holidays or you happen to travel a lot during the next few months. When adjusting the thermostat taking into account the fact that summer also coincides with school holidays then its very likely that your family’s daily schedule will also change a lot in coming few weeks.
Improve the AC’s Airflow
Excellent airflow through the air conditioning unit is necessary fpr the cooling system to operate as efficiently as possible. Research shows that one of the major AC maintenance tips that can make a huge difference in the ability of the cooling system to serve extensive living quarters is endeavoring to improve the airflow. And this includes, changing the air filter on a regular consistent basis and making sure that the exterior air conditioner is always unobstructed by grass or other debris.
Install a Dehumidifier
The downside of using a cooling system in your house is that sometimes the natural rise of water vapour outside can get into your house too. This is where a dehumidifier comes in – it extracts moisture from the air as its cycles in and out of the HVAC cooling unit.
References: DesignAir, Today’s Home Owner, Energy.GoV