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AIR CONDITIONER MAINTENANCE AND HOME COOLING
TIPS
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Introduction
Keep your air-conditioner (AC) maintained and
youll not only save money on energy, but you
will also extend its lifespan, saving money on
costly early replacement. An AC needs regular
attention to be sure its operating at the
highest efficiency. The best time to use these
tips is just before each cooling season
begins. Whether you have a whole-house or one
room air conditioner, dont make it work harder
than it should. Follow these tips for keeping
your AC running smoothly, so your home will stay
cool all season long.
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Understand How Your House Air Conditioner Works
Most central air conditioners have two basic
parts an outdoor unit (compressor/condenser)
that sits next to your home and an indoor
unit(evaporator) that is located in a central air
handler.
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Vacuum the fins of your AC unit
clean with a soft-bristle brush.
Keep It Clean
They are fragile and can easily be bent or
crushed. On many units youll have to unscrew
and lift off a metal box to get at them. Check
your owners manual for directions and lift off
the box carefully to avoid bumping the fins.
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Quiet A Noisy Air Conditioner
If you already have a newer
con denser, the worst noise is
probably compressor.
from the the sound
coming
Contact find a
manufacturer to
blanket for your model or bus a universal
blanket. Dont bother putting a blanket on an
old unit, you will still hear the noisy fan.
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Unclog The
Condensate Drain Tube
When you see water puddling around the furnace
with the AC running, you have a clogged
condensate drain tube. Condensation from air
conditioning coils contains bacteria that can
form slime and clog the condensate pan drain
tube.
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Warm Season Checklist
Make sure your AC is in good working order to
keep you cool. When it gets hot outside, you
want it to be nice and cool inside your home.
So, schedule an
appointment maintenance
for any needed AC or repairs before
summer heats up.
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Control Heat Through Windows
A lot of heat enters the home open
through windows. If
windows, especially
you really want to in your house, pay too.
control heat
attention to your windows Keep them closed and
covered with blinds or drapes during the hottest
parts of the day, especially windows that are
currently facing the sun.
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Troubleshoot Repairs Yourself
When central air conditioning service fails
during a heat spell, you may have to wait days
for an HVAC repair technician to show up, and
youll probably pay at least several hundred for
the repair. But if youre comfortable working
around electricity and are willing to spend
about 50 on parts, you can repair your air
conditioner yourself in about two hours and save
a lot of money on parts markup.
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Conclusion
These tips will help to keep your AC system in
top shape, be aware that there are maintenance
items that only a trained HVAC technician will be
able to do. While some AC maintenance can be
done by a savvy homeowner, its still necessary
to have an expert technician check the system
periodically.
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Contact Us

• Website https//www.lpggeelong.com.au/
  Address195 Melbourne Rd, North Geelong 3215
  Phone No1800 224 229
• Email chris_at_localplumbinggroup.com

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