Summer is here, and your air conditioner will be working hard to keep your house cool.  In order to keep your air-conditioning system running efficiently, perform these simple maintenance tips:

  • Change your air filter.  A clogged air filter is one of the most common culprits of poor air-conditioning performance.  Dirty air filters make the system work much harder than it needs to.  You should aim to replace the filter every one to two months, depending on your house’s conditions and the manufacturer’s recommendations.
  • Free the vents!  Make sure the air supply registers are not blocked by furniture or bulky curtains.
  • Close off unused rooms.  Do you have a guest room or utility room that is rarely used?  Consider shutting the vents in that room and closing the door.  No need to pay money to cool a room no one is using.
  • Clean the outdoor condensing unit.  The outdoor unit’s fins can get clogged with leaves, grass clippings, or other debris, especially if it’s located on the ground.  This debris blocks airflow.  Regularly clear the fins, and when finished, clean the fins and filter with a hose.
  • Clear the drain line.  Locate the air conditioner drain condensate drain — the small pipe that carries condensation away from the unit.  These can become clogged with algae over time and can lead to overflows.  You can prevent this by occasionally pouring a bleach and water mixture into the line.  If necessary, you can also blow or vacuum the gunk out with a wet/dry vac.
  • Schedule annual maintenance.  Experts recommend servicing both your air conditioner and furnace at least once a year.  At Around the Clock Heating and Air Conditioning, we have qualified service technicians who can perform precision tune-ups and safety inspections of your HVAC equipment.  We inspect many of your system’s components, including wiring, piping, filters, registers, thermostats, evaporator coils, drain pans, ductwork, and more.

Contact our friendly staff to find out more information on air-conditioning maintenance service, or to discuss any of the maintenance tips listed here.  We proudly serve Southern California from our two locations in North Hollywood and Los Angeles.

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