The early months of spring can be a good time for a homeowner to check their air conditioning unit to make sure it will be ready for summer. By starting this work early, one can be assured that the unit will be ready to cool the house once summer starts. This is especially helpful when a homeowner finds areas that might require a technician from an AC Repair Service in Midlothian, TX to inspect the unit. By starting early, they will have plenty of times to complete repairs before the unit is needed the most.
One of the easiest and most practical ways a homeowner can inspect their unit is by spending some time cleaning it. Cleaning the unit is beneficial because it helps the unit in running more effectively and efficiently. Since dirty units often work much harder to keep a home cool, they can often start to wear out much quicker than units that are regularly cleaned. In addition, the extra power they need to operate can cause energy costs at the home to increase dramatically. This can be a terrible waste of resources and a homeowner’s money.
Cleaning the unit is generally not a difficult task. Most units are divided into two units. One unit is generally housed outside and this is the compressor portion of the unit. The unit inside the home houses the evaporator and the blower.
Since both of these units are prone to accumulate dirt and other matter, they will both benefit from a good cleaning. The unit inside can generally be cleaned with a shop or household vacuum with a long nozzle attachment. This combined with a stiff brush for cleaning vents will rid the unit of most of the dirt. The air filter on the unit should also be examined and replaced if necessary. The unit outside may have some large debris from trees or plants in the area. This should be removed before the homeowner uses a vacuum to clean the coils and fins on the unit.
While cleaning these units it is important to look at the electrical wiring and connections to ensure they are secure and the wires are in good condition. Fans and fan belts should be cleaned and checked for cracks or other signs of damage. If anything is amiss a technician from a service such as, Circle L Services, should be contacted.
