AC Service And Repair Tips For The Summer

AC Service And Repair Tips For The Summer

When the hot days of summer arrive, your AC is your best friend. It’s the only thing that can keep your home at a bearable living temperature, and your summer life depends on it. Your air conditioner breaking down in the summer heat is the last thing you want, it’s not only a nuisance, but it can also be quite dangerous. San Antonio summers can get really hot, and heat stroke is a common problem.
To prevent your AC breaking down and facing an uncomfortable and sweaty summer, make sure you call out a professional to service and repair your air conditioner. These services only need to be carried out annually so they shouldn’t be missed, skipping them can lead to needing an air conditioning repair or a full replacement.
Although it is best to call in a professional for most jobs, there are some tasks that you can do yourself to ensure that your air conditioner is ready to battle the summer heat. Below are some helpful tips that could prevent your AC unit from breaking when you need it most.

Test the air conditioning system

Before summer arrives, check your AC system to make sure that it’s in full working condition, and there are no repairs needed. Test it in the spring time so if you do need repairs, it gives you enough time to get it sorted before the hot weather comes.

Replace Damaged Air Conditioner Components

Air conditioning units are made up of many different parts that can all suffer from wear and tear over the years. If one of these bits is damaged, it will increase energy costs, lead to other components getting damaged, and the air conditioning unit will not be working to its full potential.
A service AC expert can identify any components that may need to be replaced. Replacing the components when they are damaged is best done by a professional, they will know exactly what they are doing when it comes to AC repair and will have the component installed correctly in no time.

Check the seals
Check for any damage to the seals around your windows and replace them if necessary. If there are damaged seals, your air conditioner will have to work harder as cool air will escape through them. This will also increase the amount of energy your air conditioner uses so you’ll be paying more than you need to.

Clean the coils
During a maintenance call, a technician will check and clean the coils in your AC system. However, if you have some experience, or you are confident in your DIY skills, this is a job that can be done at home. There are two coils within the AC unit, the condenser (located in the outside unit) and the evaporator (located in the inside unit).
The condenser coil can pick up a lot of debris so needs to be cleaned to prevent malfunction and to maintain the air conditioner’s efficiency. Make sure that your outdoor unit is well ventilated and free from any fallen leaves or other debris. If the outside unit is dirty, it can cause your AC to work inefficiently, as it can’t release enough heat from the refrigerant.

Clean the air filter
Within your AC unit, there is an air filter. Over time, this can become blocked with dirt and will either need to be cleaned or changed. A dirty air filter affects the airflow of your AC unit so it won’t be performing to its full capacity.
If the dirt build up is left too long, it can affect the evaporator coil and cause damage to your AC that may result in you needing a total replacement. You should clean or change the air filter every three months. If you have cats, dogs, or suffer from allergies, then it’s advised that you clean or change it once a month.

Check the supply vents
Open up the supply vents so your air conditioner can perform to its full potential. The pressure in the duct system can increase if you have some of your vents fully closed, which can lead to the blower running at a reduced speed. This can potentially cause the evaporator coil to freeze, and if this is not treated, it can cause your air conditioner to break down.

Inspect the coolant lines
To prevent the refrigerant tubes within your AC from losing energy, they should be covered with insulation. You should check the tubes to make sure their insulation is still intact, if it is not, it should be replaced.
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