4 Tips to Prep for Air Conditioning Season

Summer might seem like it’s in the far future away. But before you blink, you’ll be moving from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is working around the clock to maintain cool temperatures. It’s beneficial to prepare for the extra usage before temperatures really start to climb. 

A1 Chesney Service Experts and our team of Experts can provide support. We’ve made our detailed air conditioning memberships to maximize your system’s energy efficiency and trustworthiness. Our professional expertise goes a long way, but there are many other steps you can take to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the top ways you can prep for air conditioning season. 

1. Clean Your Air Conditioner

Don’t fret, you won’t have to dismantle your system and clean every piece. Our Experts do this during your routine air conditioning maintenance appointment. 

But cleaning the area around your air conditioner will go a long way also. We recommend: 

• Getting rid of twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner. 
• Keeping neighboring grass and plants clipped back. 
• Maintaining at minimum 1 foot of clear space on all sides around your air conditioner. 

If your air conditioner’s fins get blocked by dirt or yard refuse, this can affect performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to work harder to provide the same level of comfort. In severe cases, it could stop working altogether and need air conditioning repair. 

Your comfort and satisfaction are important to us, so we like to minimize the possibility of repairs in the first place. A well-maintained air conditioner usually runs more efficiently, is less likely to malfunction and usually lasts longer. 

2. Put in a New Air Filter

Frequently replacing your air filter is crucial for your air conditioner’s health. During a service visit, our techs check filters and put in new ones if necessary. Installing a new filter is speedy and simple. You can (and should) do it on your own whenever! 

How frequently you need to get a new filter depends on: 

• The style of filter you use. 
• If someone in your home has asthma, allergies or other respiratory concerns. 

• If you have pets. 

Basic flat filters normally last for 30–60 days. More dense pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you’re unsure if your filter needs to be replaced, take it out, and tilt it toward the light. Get a new one if you can’t see light through it. 

Filters remove dust, pollen and other pollutants from your house’s air, keeping airflow healthy. Disregarding it will impact your house’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency. 

Sometimes a clogged filter can even damage your system or cause it to break down. Regularly putting in a new one will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more balanced. 

If someone in your household has allergies, asthma or other respiratory issues, check with our Experts about how a HEPA filter can relieve symptoms. 

3. Inspect Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is a good time to examine other crucial parts of your air conditioner and other safety systems. 

If you have a programmable thermostat, check that it’s operating like it should. If the batteries are running low, replace them. 

For more control and convenience, think over installing a smart thermostat. They make saving energy easier. And a few models can even tell you if there’s an issue with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs to be changed. 

Despite the fact they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is an excellent time to test the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Ensuring they still have juice gives peace of mind and an extra layer of safety. 

4. Keep Heat Where it Belongs

One of the wisest ways to enhance energy-efficient cooling is to reduce the amount of outside heat getting into your home. Using premium window treatments including blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can stop the sun from influencing interior temperatures. 

Here are a few other ways to keep your house cool without turning down the thermostat: 

• Use ceiling fans when you’re in the room. 
• Turn on your bathroom fan to eliminate heat and humidity when you shower. 

• Keep air vents clean to ensure adequate airflow. 
• Add caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows. 

Rely on A1 Chesney Service Experts for Experienced Air Conditioning Maintenance

Our checklist will help your air conditioner operate smoother this summer. But the best way you can improve efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some benefits of this service involve: 

• Worry-free cooling. 

• Potentially cheaper cooling expenses. 
• Possibly lengthening your air conditioner’s lifetime. 
• Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty ongoing. 

Make sure your air conditioning is prepped for this summer! Contact the heating and cooling Experts at A1 Chesney Service Experts now! Contact us at 587-315-5271 to schedule your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.