It’s summertime; it’s getting really hot outside and your home air conditioner becomes your favorite sight and your best friend. During the summer heat, your AC works day and night, and you want to make sure that it lasts as long as possible. As air conditioners are expensive investments, constant AC repair or replacement is not always that easy or feasible.
With most central ACs’ life span ranging from 10-15 years, you should make the most of your investment and ensure they last for a long time.
Here’s how to do so:
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Schedule Professional AC Checks
Scheduling regular AC checks at least once a year will make your AC’s life span longer. You can call professional technicians to inspect your AC before the start of each season. Routine checks will ensure that your AC is running smoothly and will identify minor issues before they require major repairs or replacements. If you are living in Singapore, you can contact technicians from Coolbest Aircon who are trained to service and inspect your AC at affordable prices whenever needed. This way, you will ensure your AC will work efficiently during the long summer days and last longer.
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Replace Air Filters
The air filter in your HVAC system is one of the most important components of your AC. Removing dust, pollen, or pet dander from your AC is not only essential for the cleanness of the air entering your home, but also for ensuring that your AC is running smoothly and efficiently. Like any other home appliance, ACs work better if they are clean. Changing the air filter should be done once every 3 months, and once every month during the summertime.
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Don’t Forget the Condenser
While you might not know the importance of your AC’s outdoor unit, it actually does impact its performance. Make sure to keep the condenser coil clean and remove all dirt, bushes, and shrubs away to ensure that nothing blocks the airflow. If your condenser coil is covered in dirt, it will be more difficult to do its job of transferring heat outside your home, so it will be using more energy and won’t be functioning at its best. That’s why it’s extremely important to keep your AC’s condenser clean and schedule maintenance for it.
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Inspect Air Ducts
Your HVAC’s system air ducts are the pathways for conditioned air to travel throughout your home. Inspect your air ducts regularly to ensure they are free of dust, mold, or bacteria is extremely important for the quality of the air you and your family are breathing. If you find any evidence that your air ducts are contaminated, you will need to call a professional technician as soon as possible.
If you follow those steps, your AC’s life span will last longer and will not force you to spend your money on repairs and damages. In addition to those tips, remember to turn your AC off on cooler days, and make sure you have other cooling options such as ceiling fans in order to lighten the load on your AC during summertime.