Easy Air Conditioner Maintenance

There are many ways to keep up with your air conditioner and ensure that it is working at optimum capacity. Many HVAC units can be kept working properly with the proper maintenance, so we’ve compiled a list of things that you can do to ensure that your AC unit is working at the highest efficiency.

• Firstly, make sure that there is a radius around the outside unit of at least two feet. Your air conditioner can’t work properly if it’s not getting enough air to work with – not to mention the fact that it could get clogged fairly easily if something is in the way.
• Make sure that you clean up around your AC unit throughout the year. Clean out debris such as leaves, pollen, and twigs regularly. Make sure that if you mow your lawn regularly that you don’t get the grass clippings in your AC unit.
• Pour a cup of bleach mixed with water down the air-conditioner condensate drain on an annual basis. This keeps things like mold and algae from building up and ensures that your AC unit is working properly.
• Inspect the refrigerant lines leading into the house. You want to make sure there are no leaks or damages to mess with your air conditioner’s cooling capacity.
• Don’t forget to buy a better filter if you haven’t already. There are new filters out there that can attract the tiniest particles like a magnet, even trapping particles that carry bacteria! If you have pets, you want to make sure you are changing your filter on a very regular basis as pet hair can clog the filter easily.

Here at American Way, we would be happy to make sure that your air conditioner is working properly. We can do regular maintenance, repair, and installation – and if you’re suspecting something is going wrong, we can stop by and give you a diagnosis. Call us today!