Now is a great time to do your hardworking air conditioning equipment a favor – by scheduling a spring air conditioning tune-up. You'll be doing your wallet a favor as well, since a well-maintained home comfort system will serve you for years to come. What's more, your air conditioning system will be in top shape throughout its life with regular maintenance, saving you money every month in energy costs. Contact your New Haven area HVAC professional to schedule an inspection and preventive maintenance visit soon, before the big summer rush.
During an A/C maintenance visit, your HVAC contractor will examine your entire cooling system so that any impending problems are likely to be avoided, or caught early enough to prevent an expensive (and inconvenient) system breakdown. Your HVAC technician also will take care of important upkeep tasks, such as:
- Test for leaks and verify refrigerant pressure.
- Inspect the duct system for leaks and then seal any he finds.
- Check for proper air circulation through the A/C evaporator coil.
- Calibrate the thermostat.
- Verify that electrical controls prevent furnace and A/C from running at the same time.
- Test electrical connections, tightening, cleaning and adding non-conductive coating as needed.
- Examine belts for proper tightness/excessive wear.
- Oil moving parts.
- And more
In addition to your professional A/C service, there are steps you as a homeowner can take to be certain your air conditioner will be there when you need it this summer. Here's what you can do:
- Replace your air filter when it becomes clogged and dirty, to improve indoor air quality and also keep the A/C equipment running smoothly.
- Clear away leaves and other debris that block air flowing through the condensing unit (a big metal box next to the house) and spray with a water hose regularly to keep it clean.
- Don't allow your home's air vents (inside the house) to be obstructed by drapes, rugs or furniture.
Want to schedule an air conditioning tune-up? Have questions about preventive maintenance? Contact our experts at Hartman Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning. We're happy to help. Visit our website to learn more – or just give us a call.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about air conditioning tune-ups and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Resource guide.
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