4 Ways To Take Care Of Your AC This Summer

When you depend on your air conditioning so much to keep you comfortable in the summertime, it makes sense that you should be invested in its care as well. Here are a few ways that you can take care of your air conditioning this summer and ensure that it runs as effectively as possible.

#1 Clean Off The Outside Unit

Keep in mind that your air conditioner draws air from the outside into your house. In order for the outside unit to work as effectively as possible, you are going to want to make sure that you keep it clean and allow air to easily flow around it. 

That means cutting back any bushes that are growing right next to your air conditioning unit and pulling up any weeds that may be overwhelming your air conditioning unit. You should also brush or dust off your air conditioning as well. When your air conditioning unit is turned off, you can even use your hose to wash it down and clean it off. This will help keep things clean from the beginning.

#2 Replace The Air Filter

Keep in mind that you need to change out the air filter on your air conditioning unit. You should replace it at the start of summer to ensure that you are starting off the year with a clean filter. If you heavily use your air conditioning during the summer-time, you may need to clean or replace it around the halfway mark into the hot season.

Be sure to check your filter periodically to make sure that its clean. Not only will a clean filter improve the quality of the air inside of your home, it will also allow your air conditioner to work more effectively as well. 

#3 Get Your Ducts Cleaned

If you have not cleaned out your ducts in a few years or if you have not cleaned out your ducts ever, this is a good item to add to your list. Although you can use an attachment on your vacuum cleaner to clean the part of your ducts that you can access through your vents, it can be difficult to clean your ducts on your own, which is why you should hire a professional AC team to clean your ducts for you. 

This process will remove all the dust that has built up in your ducts over the years and help keep your air as clean as possible.

#4 Invest In A Programable Thermostat

In order to ensure that your air conditioning is working as effectively as possible, you may want to invest in a programable thermostat. This is a great way to set and control the temperature better in your home, and have greater control over your energy spending. 

Finally, its a good idea to have your air conditioning checked by a repair technician, such as from A-1 American Services, at least once a year to ensure that all the parts are running and will continue to run smoothly.