With spring underway and summer imminent, it’s time to prepare all features of our lives for the toastier weather, and that also means our homes. It may not be time to turn on your air conditioner just yet, but you should still be considering how you will stay comfy this season in Sandpoint. The greatest way to make sure that you will have a comfortable summer is by flipping on your system now, before it gets too warm and you discover that you need air conditioner service. Here are a few tricks to make sure your system, and your house, is ready for the heat:
Try it out now!
It really is important to give your system a test run ASAP. You don’t want your air conditioner to break down on the most blistering day of the year and make your home uncomfortable. So, setting your thermostat to its cooling mode and permitting it to run, even for a few minutes, will be an excellent test that can save you a lot of future trouble. Make sure that cool air is moving into your home, and if it’s not, here are a few things to check before calling the pros at Age Heating & Cooling:
- Make sure your system was set to cool. It’s a simple mistake and one that is made regularly, but if you haven’t changed your thermostat from the heat setting, cool air won’t be blowing. Simple issue, simple solution!
- Check the unit outside. Verify to see if there are any barriers around your system, such as debris or dirt, that can clog your air flow and cool air production.
- Change your filters. Per usual, this step is critical to refining the performance of your air conditioning system. With clean and new filters, your cool air will be cleaner and it will establish an comfortable environment for air to flow through.
Once you’ve tested things out – your system is set to cool, and the unit and filters are clean – and you still aren’t feeling any cool air, it’s time to call in the professionals if there are complications. Annual air conditioner service should be on your radar at this time every year nonetheless, so now is the ideal time to look at every aspect of your system before the summer hits. The specialists at Age Heating & Cooling will not only repair the current difficulty at hand, but they will also deal with any small likely issues that could turn into bigger difficulties later.
Chances are that if your home isn’t cooling without difficulty, your system might be lacking refrigerant based on low levels or perhaps a leak. If you observed that ice was forming when you examined your outdoor unit, that may be an sign that you need more refrigerant. Throughout an air conditioner maintenance check, our specialists can deal with any leaks in your lines or refrigerant shortages.
Everyone relies on their air conditioner to get them through the summer and it can be easy to overlook how vital your system is to your summer comfort. Don’t worry about your air conditioner failing and instead, be practical about testing and servicing your system before the heat wave strikes. If you have any questions about your system or want to set up that annual air conditioner service, call our specialists at 208-578-4258 or make an appointment with us online.