Health & Fitness
Spring Checklist: Home Maintenance
Spring is the time to get out your checklist and work on things in and around your home. As a personal concierge part of my job is to make sure that my clients are not only happy and comfortable, but safe as well.
Spring is the time to get out your checklist and work on things in and around your home. Here we gained valuable knowledge form one of our trusted contractors on how to best prepare your AC unit for it’s long summer use!
As a personal concierge part of my job is to make sure that my clients are not only happy and comfortable, but safe as well. Now that the spring thaw has started and we getting ready for the much needed warmer months ahead, part of your spring maintenance routine should include a check of your air conditioning systems. Summer will be here before we know it, and you need to be prepared BEFORE the first heat wave arrives!
Prior to using your air conditioner in the summer, your unit should be checked by a qualified AC service technician for these important items:1) Make sure your filters are clean.
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Replace disposable filters or to clean electronic ones so you get the appropriate airflow through the system. If the air can’t get in, it can’t come out.
2) Check to make sure the equipment weathered the winter without any damage.
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This winter was harsh on the exterior of your house including the outdoor part of the AC system. It should be checked to ensure there is no damage, the controls and wiring are OK, and that no critters took up residence inside the unit.
3) Check its operation and make sure it is running properly.
Again with the harsh winter, the electrical components of the system can be affected, especially in a heat pump. They should be checked for proper operation, temperature, and electrical parameters to ensure correct performance.
4) Verify if the system has the correct refrigerant charge.
If the system is low on charge, it may still work properly, but will use more energy. If it is significantly low, it will use lots of energy and possibly not work properly.
5) Check the ductwork and other accessories.
It helps to make sure the air is going to get where it is supposed to go, not air condition inside your walls or attic. And also to make sure humidifiers are turned off for the summer and other accessories are working properly.
With a quick check (usually less than an hour to complete) of these 5 important things, you can better ensure that you will have an energy efficient and cool summer in your home. And if something more substantial is found that needs to be addressed, it can be dealt with before the system leaves you stranded and warm on a really hot day.
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