Take Care of Your Air Conditioning
If you take care of your air conditioning unit, you could prolong
its life and get the most use out of it. Generally you should be
able to do most of the maintenance yourself. However, in the more
serious cases, it would be better to hire a contractor.
The first and most simple step to take to prolong your air
conditioner’s life is to change the filter. You should change it
whenever it gets dirty. Depending on the usage, that could range
from every three to six months. There are some filters out there,
which can last up to a year. Ask someone in the hardware store for
more tips!
Once a year be sure that you check the evaporator coil located
inside the air handler to make sure there is no dust build up.
When the weather starts to cool you should check the outside of the
air conditioning. You should check around the unit and make sure
there is no debris on the surface of the condenser that will stop
airflow. Also you should check between the fins of the condenser to
see that it’s not plugged with dead bugs or pollen. Spraying the
condenser with a hose will usually be good enough to get rid of all
the debris.
Although many air conditioners today use direct drive motors, it is
a good idea to check the belt in the air handler. You may have to
replace it. If no change is required, you may only have to oil the
motor bearings once a year.
It is also good to check
Charlotte air conditioning contactors and other electrical; most
of them are located inside the condensing unit. The contactor
operates the compressor and the contacts get pitted and need to be
replaced occasionally. Different manufacturers use different types
of contactors so check the manual to find what kind you need.
About the Author:
Claire Sessions is a successful freelance author that writes
regularly for
http://www.kitchen-plans-n-designs.com/ . Her articles have also
been featured on related sites such as http://www.acforme.info/ and
http://www.acforu.info/
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