Preventative
maintenance of your air-conditioning system is inexpensive, while replacement
costs are extremely high. It makes sense and saves money to have your AC system
serviced on a regular basis. When air conditioners fail due to lack of
maintenance, they are likely to stop working at the most inconvenient time.
When the system is stressed due to higher than normal use, during hot weather,
you will have to tolerate the heat while you wait for a repair technician.
Even when systems are
running well, they require regular maintenance. Without periodic maintenance an
air conditioner loses about 5% of its original efficiency every year you
operate it. Routine maintenance will protect your AC from almost all energy
loss. Regular tune-ups will typically keep an AC unit running at 95% of its
efficiency at the time of purchase. An annual tune-up will give you a lower
electric bill and lower repair costs. The humidity levels in your home will
also be reduced.
Tips on Preventative
Maintenance
To avoid AC repair calls,
air conditioners should be serviced before something goes wrong. Periodic
cleaning and maintenance will keep your system running efficiently.
Your AC filter
requires monthly replacement. You can also dry vacuum your air-conditioning
drain to remove the dirt. An AC repair technician can vacuum the
drain with a high pressure vacuum during his annual maintenance visit. This can
prevent backup that causes mold to grow in your AC system. It can also prevent
water damage to the interior of your home or business.
The air-conditioner
coils also need to be cleaned. The power must be turned off first. Next, you
can hose the coils down with water. While wearing safety glasses and gloves,
spray on commercial air-conditioning cleaner. Wait twenty minutes then rinse
the coils thoroughly.
Signs that an Air
Conditioner Needs Service
Any one or more of the
following conditions indicates a problem with your AC system. Ignoring these
conditions or putting off a call for AC repair will only make
conditions worse and more costly.
·
The air conditioner is
constantly running.
·
The system is failing to
cool sufficiently.
·
Despite the thermostat
setting, the temperature is on arctic cold.
·
There is no air blowing
from the vents.
Top Causes of Air
Conditioner Malfunction
Here are some common
AC problems that occur inside the house:
1.
Clogged filters cause
condensers to malfunction. Filters must be changed once a month.
2.
Dirty air filters can
cause condenser fins to clog. Cleaning with fin brushes can get rid of this
problem.
3.
Condenser fins may
clog when debris accumulates from a dirty air filter. Cleaning the fins with
special purpose brushes can eliminate most of this problem.
4.
Low Freon pressure can
only be fixed by someone with an EPA license
This is a list of
common outdoor AC problems:
1) When the outside
condenser fan burns out, an AC serviceman must do the repairs.
2. A malfunctioning
contactor may be identified by a loud buzzing sound. Installing a new contactor
will fix this problem.
3. Inefficient AC
functioning can be caused by melting of the connectors. Unless you are
comfortable doing electrical work, you should call a professional to replace
the breaker.
Cost of AC System
Replacement
Replacing your AC
system can cost anywhere from $2,500 to $7,000. When you perform routine
maintenance on your AC system, you will substantially lower your electric
consumption and you won’t have an enormous amount to pay for a replacement
system. Regular Air Conditioning service will save you money on your electric
bill throughout the year.
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