Now is the time to start thinking about air conditioning. Actually, it may be past the time, but better late than never, eh? Before the really hot weather gets here, it would be a great idea to test your AC and assure yourself of its wellness. Turn it on for a little while and make sure it’s working. But before you even turn it on there are a few things you can do that are bound to help.
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One thing is to take a look at your AC unit. Make sure you don’t have a a bunch of stuff stacked around it, or that debris hasn’t piled up against it. Trim any nearby foliage back several feet away from the unit. The air conditioner requires a stead flow of air in order to function properly.
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You can also take care of the filters. Filters need to be changed, if they are the disposable type, or cleaned, if they are the cleanable type. A dirty filter makes the ac work harder, which costs you money in operation. It can also cause failure, which costs you money in repairs.
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While you have the air conditioner running, you can check to be sure the drain is not clogged. A clogged drain can result in serious water damage. The next time you have an AC contractor out to check out your system, ask them to show you how to check and clear your drain. It can save you a big mess.
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Let’s not forget that an air conditioner is an expensive and important part of your household system. Let’s also not forget that it is an electrical system, with the safety concerns of all electrical systems. After doing the simple things yourself, it still might be a good thing to get that air conditioning system checked out by a professional.