Here are cool tips to make beating the heat no sweat!
Schedule a routine maintenance call Schedule a routine maintenance call at the beginning of the cooling season. remember to call in early to avoid the rush of that first hot spell we get every year. This thorough check-up will help to ensure your system is working efficiently, safely and reliably day-in, day-out to keep your family as comfortable as possible. In a typical maintenance call, you can expect that the service technician will clean the condensing unit and check the thermostat, electrical wiring, fan motor, filters and compressor.
Check your air filter monthly Check your air filter at least once per month during the cooling season. A dirty filter will restrict airflow and will make your air conditioning system work harder than necessary, driving up your electric bill and putting unnecessary wear and tear on the system.
Inspect your caulking and weather stripping Inspect the caulking and weather stripping around the windows and doors in your home periodically to see if it’s time to reapply either of these materials. Don’t end up footing the bill to cool the neighborhood by giving cool indoor air an escape hatch to the outdoors.
Don’t obstruct air flow Make sure the supply-air and return-air registers inside your home allow the air to flow freely. Throughout the season check to ensure that furniture, window coverings, toys or other obstructions do not block the grills.
Learn to trouble-shoot problems If your cooling system doesn’t seem to be working properly, take a few simple trouble-shooting steps before you call for help. 1. Check the “disconnect” switches on both the indoor and outdoor units of your system make sure the system is turned on. 2. Make sure the circuit breakers are in the “on” position and that the fuses have not blown.
Repair or Replace? Ask your technician if repairs or a new system makes more sense. If your system is more than 10 years old or requires more than minor repairs, ask our comfort consultants if it makes more sense to replace your existing system with a newer one. There are many models available today that perform with improved energy efficiency, resulting in the lower utility bills and lower overall operating costs.
