Learning About Commercial Air Conditioning Units

3 Ways To Make Sure That Your Air Conditioner Stays In Good Shape

14 June 2016

Floyd Carroll

Extending your air conditioner's life is not a particularly difficult task. However, like all appliances, if you neglect it, it won't run as efficiently as it should and can even fall into a state of disrepair. Throughout the course of this brief guide, you will learn of just a few ways to make sure that your air conditioner stays in good shape and leads a long, healthy life.

Keep Your AC Unit Cool

Make sure that, when in use, your air conditioner stays cool. First things first: during installation, make sure your unit is not placed somewhere out in the direct sun, if at all possible. If there is an adequately shady area, with foliage to provide relief from the sun's heat, then this is an optimal position. Heat can cause your unit to work inefficiently, which means that it will have to expend more energy just to provide you with a normal level of coolness in your home. Since your unit will be working overtime in the hot sun, this means that it will wear down easier and also serve to run up your monthly utility bill.

Service The Unit

It pays to have a professional check out your unit on an annual basis. It is highly recommended that you have your unit serviced once per year, preferably right before peak usage time – usually the summer for most regions. Numerous vendors also sell service packages along with the air conditioning system itself, which means that you may take advantage of a free or discounted inspection for a number of years or a set number of times. 

Clean The Unit

Make sure that you clean your unit on a regular basis. This isn't a difficult task. Dust, debris, and other foreign objects can all make the way into and onto your unit. Cleaning the unit simply requires cutting the power to the air conditioner itself and then, using a rake, cleaning off the debris that surrounds the unit. Then, make sure that you get rid of anything that has fallen on top of the unit. Afterwards, hose down the unit with some cool water just for a few moments. While you're cleaning the unit, you should also change your air conditioner's air filter. The air filter is the component that ensures that very little dust and debris makes its way into the innards of the unit.

For more information and tips, contact a local HVAC company like D & W Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

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