Keep your AC system clean to reduce expense, prolong its life and help avoid service calls.
Like many appliances in your home your air conditioning system needs simple regular annual maintenance to perform at its best.. This helps in prolonging the life of your expensive equipment and also in improving the efficiency of your air conditioner and heating systems. Some simple steps like cleaning the air conditioning unit and replacing parts like the filter regularly will help you save significantly on the energy bills.
The first step in cleaning and maintaining your centralized heating and air conditioning system is to check around the unit outside for any issues. Rodents might have chewed off wiring; or rats and other tiny animals might have entered the ducts and died there; debris from falling leaves and birds might have created blockages for the air flow and supply to get affected. Clean the outside areas of the HVAC system and the surrounding areas thoroughly.
Then remove the outer cover, after you turn of the power to it; the HVAC system has an evaporator and condenser that are separate; the condenser emanates heat and because of that it is the part located outside. The evaporator is usually mounted in the plenum or the main duct junction, located above the furnace. This is usually in the basement or the furnace room. An HVAC system is a forced-air system and so the motor, the blower and the duct work are common to the heating, cooling and air filter systems. When your condenser is working, but you’re not getting cooled air, the problem is clearly in the vents and ducts. For this you have to call in the professionals to have a look.
Some simple steps like cleaning the drains, replacing the filters every three months or so, etc. can be carried out to maintain the systems. Other checks for an HVAC system include checking for oil change, any microbial contamination, excess moisture and any gas leaks. Your de-humidifier pads too need regular replacement, especially in a hot and humid place like Bryan / College Station, Texas. Your air ducts and vents also need regular checkups, particularly for damp and mold infestations.
Dennis Grimes is experienced in the problems our customers face in Texas summers. We have been serving the people of the Brazos Valley since 1980, and we know all the possible problems that our customers are likely to face and how best to fix them for the lowest possible cost. Call us today for a quote!