As a homeowner, you know that you need to undertake proper air conditioning maintenance. Proper maintenance involves the following:
Lubrication
The air conditioner has a number of moving parts such as a blower and fan motors. To reduce friction and noise, you should lubricate the moving parts on a regular basis. If you have the time and skills you can lubricate the parts by yourself but if you have never done it before or you don’t have the time you should hire a contractor to help you out. For ideal results, you should use the lubricants recommended by the manufacturer.
Cleaning
In addition to the moving parts, the AC also has a number of stationary parts that accumulate dirt and dust over time. In addition to the dirt and dust giving your unit a bad look, they also reduce the efficiency of the air conditioner. For example, when dirt accumulates in the condenser and evaporator coils, it reduces the ability of the coils to absorb and release heat into the surrounding.
For your unit to continue working efficiently you should regularly clean the coils. While you are at it, also clean the blower and adjust it accordingly. To prevent clogging of your unit, you should also inspect and clean the drain pipe and condensate pan.
Replacement of the air filters
The air filters trap dirt, dust, and other debris preventing them from getting inside your house. When they trap the dust for a long time, the dirt tends to accumulate in the filters. Dirty filters not only result in poor air quality in the house, they also reduce the efficiency of the air conditioner thus you end up spending a lot of money cooling your house.
To be on the safe side you should clean your air filters at least once a month. If they are too dirty or damaged, you should replace them with new ones. To reduce the frequency at which you replace the filters, ensure that you invest in high-quality units.
Adjustment of the thermostat
The thermostat is the one that controls the air conditioner. Due to this, it has a great impact on how efficient the air conditioner runs and the amount of money you spend cooling the house. To avoid spending a lot of money, you should regularly take a look at the thermostat and adjust it to the settings that are appropriate for your house. The cool thing is that you can make the adjustments on your own—you don’t have to hire an HVAC company to help you out.
