Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

Putting effort into maintaining your air conditioner is vital to maximizing the efficiency of your unit and the comfort of your property, but it can be a bit overwhelming if you’re just starting to learn how. So, to help you out, we’ve put together a simple list of things you can do to help maintain your air conditioner and avoid costly repairs and efficiency issues.

Maintain Your Air Filters

Your air filters are the lungs of your air conditioner. When your air filters get clogged up with dirt, dust, and other irritants, it can reduce the efficiency of your entire unit and potentially blow debris throughout the rest of your system’s internal structure, costing you a lot in inevitable repairs. Check to see what kind of filter your air conditioner needs and switch it out at least every month or so for the best results.

Maintain Your Coils

It’s completely normal for evaporator and condenser coils to get dirty through regular use, which means they need a good cleaning every once in a while. The cleaner you keep your air filter, the less you have to worry about your evaporator coil, but you should still check up on it at least once a year before the cooling season starts. Condenser coils are a bit different. Because condenser coils are outside, they can get dirtier much faster. To minimize problems, keep the area well-maintained and give your unit plenty of room to breathe.

Maintain Your Coil Fins

Coil fins are thin aluminum sheets stacked together to form what almost looks like a vent inside your unit. The most common problem with coil fins is that they’re fragile. Bend just a few, and you risk a significant loss of airflow, compromising the efficiency of your system. A simple “fin comb” can gently brush these fins back into place.

Maintain Your Condensate Drains

Condensate drains can be prone to clogs. Snake your drain channels once in a while to ensure proper humidity control.

Maintain Your Window Seals

If you have a window unit for a single room, make sure you’re inspecting the seal around your window at the start of every season. If there isn’t an airtight seal between your unit and window frame, there’s a good chance you’re losing cold air all summer long.

Prepare For Winter

If your unit is not in active use, make sure you cover it or put it away. Leaving it out during the winter will only open it up to debris and potential damage.

Need help maintaining your air conditioner through the long summer season? Do not hesitate to reach out to our skilled heating and cooling specialists at Tru Comfort Heating and Cooling and ask about Tru Comfort Advantage, our incredible preventative maintenance plans. Our Tru Comfort Advantage maintenance plans can catch problems before they grow out of control and extend the life of your air conditioner.

For more information on maintaining your air conditioner or investing in your property’s HVAC health, we encourage you to connect with our talented heating and cooling technicians at Tru Comfort Heating and Cooling by calling (602) 499-7855, or simply fill out the form in the sidebar.