Another long, cold winter has passed in the Twin Cities area and spring is here, with summer not far behind with its heat and sticky humidity. However with some proper A/C maintenance, you can feel comfortable knowing that the air in your home will be cool and dry. Your home’s HVAC system is a major asset, and keeping it running at peak efficiency takes only a little bit of time on your part. By following some simple air conditioning maintenance tips, you can help extend the life of your cooling system.
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The easiest thing you can do as a homeowner to protect your air conditioning system is to inspect the air filter every month and change it when it looks dirty. By overlooking this simple task, you risk dooming the system to poor efficiency and early failure.
Air filters are designed to capture dust and other particulates from the air that’s being drawn into forced-air HVAC equipment. As the dust builds up on the filter screen, it can reduce the airflow, causing your air conditioner to work harder to draw air into the system. This adds significant strain that can shorten the life of the equipment.
Air filters also work to keep the air in your home clean and healthful to breathe, provided you select a filter that’s designed to capture the majority of airborne contaminants.
Air Conditioner Coils
Another element that needs to be maintained is the air conditioning coil in the inside and outside units of your split-system A/C. These coils collect dust and dirt as the fan on the unit draws in air. When these coils get dirty, it causes the A/C to work harder to cool the air. If you have some experience here, you can safely clean the coils. If you are not comfortable with this task, you can make an appointment with a qualified HVAC technician.
For more air conditioning maintenance tips, contact us at Marsh Heating & Air Conditioning. We have been proudly serving the Twin Cities area since 1974.
Our goal is to help educate our customers in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about air conditioning and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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