Summer in the Outer Banks is in full swing. When you’re not out enjoying the beach, you probably rely on our air conditioning system to keep you cool and comfortable inside your home. Most of us would be in a lot of trouble without this important system.
It’s important to keep your air conditioner in top working order if you want it to work throughout the summer. Regular maintenance also helps keep your energy bills from soaring.
While there are several things you can do yourself to keep your air conditioner maintained, nothing beats a regular inspection by a professional HVAC technician. Having your air conditioning unit checked at least once a year helps locate potential issues long before they cause a problem with your system.
Regular maintenance helps prevent expensive breakdowns and repairs and ensures your system works when you need it most. In addition to regular checkups, the following maintenance tips can help keep your system running strong and keep your energy costs manageable throughout the summer.
Keep Your Filters Clean
During the summer, your air conditioner’s filters can become clogged quickly with pet dander, dust, pollen, and other debris. This is especially true if you’re spending more time indoors. When filters become clogged, they impact the efficiency of your air conditioner. If your system has to work harder to cool your home, your energy bills will rise. This also puts more stress on the system, increasing the chance of costly repairs and breakdown.
It’s important to make sure your air conditioning filters remain clean. Check the filters every 30 days. If you notice dirt or dust accumulation, it’s time to change them.
Weatherize Your Home
In order to keep your home comfortable, you need to make sure that the cool air stays in and the warm air stays out. Just like you wouldn’t leave your doors or windows open with the air conditioning on, you need to make sure there aren’t any leaks in your home.
Spend some time weatherizing your home especially around windows, doors, and in the attic. This can make a big difference in the comfort of your home and your energy bills.
Keep Your A/C Unit in the Shade
Keeping your air conditioning unit in the shade helps keep the air around it cooler. This means your air conditioner won’t have to work as hard to cool the air that’s entering your home.
Although it’s probably not possible to physically move your A/C unit, that doesn’t mean you can’t cover it. Consider placing a pergola or other cover over your air conditioning unit. Just make sure it’s well ventilated.
Keeping your home cool and your energy bills reasonable doesn’t have to take a lot of effort. These simple steps can make a big difference.
Air Handlers OBX provides HVAC maintenance, repair, and replacement services to residents and businesses in Outer Banks, NC. Please contact us for more information about our services or to schedule an appointment.
