How To Clean Air Conditioning Unit
- By RYNO Strategic Solutions
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- 07 Jun, 2021
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Change the Filter
Air conditioner filters get clogged with dust and debris. This debris impedes airflow and causes excess wear and tear. Before checking the filter, wait for the cooling cycle to end. Turn off the AC's power. Slide the filter out of its housing. If it's dirty, replace it. Replacing a dirty filter with a clean one could boost your air conditioner's efficiency by 15% or more. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar to check the filter once each month.
Rinse the Outdoor Unit
The air conditioner's outdoor unit accumulates pollen, dirt, dust, animal droppings, tree sap and more. This debris interferes with the unit's ability to release the heat from your home. Turn off power to the air conditioner. Use your garden hose with a jet sprayer nozzle. Rinse the entire outdoor unit. Do this once or twice each month.
Sanitize the Condensate Line
The condensate line drains the condensed humidity from your home's air. This dark, warm and wet environment is an ideal place for mold and algae growth. These organisms may clog the condensate line. A clogged condensate line may cause serious damage to the air conditioner. Once each summer, disconnect the condensate pipe. Pour a 10% bleach solution into it, then rinse it. Reattach the pipe.
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All furnaces should be serviced and maintained regularly to make sure that they continue heating effectively and efficiently. If you want to lessen the chances of your furnace breaking down over the winter, you should always have your furnace professionally serviced every year. In this post, we're going to discuss why furnace maintenance is important and what it involves.
The Importance of Yearly Furnace Maintenance
Furnace maintenance is essential for your safety. It helps to prevent possible fire hazards and carbon monoxide leaks. The technician servicing your equipment will always check that everything is functioning properly to ensure the furnace will automatically shut down if it overheats or experiences a safety issue. Maintenance is also important for the life of your furnace, ensuring it lasts anywhere from 15 to 30 years. It can also save you money by lowering your heating costs and helping to avoid costly repairs later on.
What Does Furnace Maintenance Entail?
Maintaining a furnace involves inspecting, cleaning and testing all of your heating system's components on an annual basis. This includes the various components inside the furnace, as well as the blower and thermostat.
A technician will inspect your ductwork to ensure it isn't damaged or leaking air. Damaged ductwork will greatly increase your energy costs and make your heating system far less effective.
Cleaning the blower assembly, furnace burners and flame sensor are especially important for keeping the furnace heating effectively. This also provides reliability. Inspecting the heat exchanger and exhaust flue is also essential for ensuring the furnace is properly vented and preventing carbon monoxide leaks.
As one of Greensboro's most trusted HVAC companies, Triad Sheet Metal is your best choice for furnace maintenance and repairs. Our technicians have experience servicing all makes and models of furnaces as well as central air conditioners and heat pumps. We also offer professional HVAC replacement and installation as well as a full range of indoor air quality services. Give us a call today to schedule your annual furnace maintenance service.
