AC Unit Maintenance Tips
Posted by Phil Lambert on
AC Unit Maintenance Tips

Filters
This is probably the most crucial of all the maintenance tasks that you need to do. It is also the easiest. Changing the filter of your AC unit is a must. It is the one thing that cleans the air that comes into your home from the outside. Naturally, the filter will get dirty over time. If you do not change it, it can compromise the air that is circulating inside your home. The dirty air can eventually lead to respiratory problems for you and your family. Not only that, a clean air filter can reduce the energy consumption of the AC unit by 5% to 15%. Get to know the filter that the AC unit is using. Some of them are replaceable while others are reusable. Most filters require changing or cleaning every 2 months. Some might be more frequent if you have pets or if you are in a dirty environment (e.g. near construction sites, etc).Coils
The next part that you need to look into is the air conditioner coil. When you conduct your AC unit maintenance routine, you have to check both the evaporator coil and also the condenser coil. Both of them accumulate dirt over time. If you clean your filter regularly this will not need cleaning for a long time. Once a year would suffice. For the outdoor condenser coil - this will depend on the surroundings. If it gets naturally dirty and dusty, frequent cleaning may be required. Dirty coils will compromise the performance of the AC unit so you need to pay attention to these parts.Coil Fins
The aluminum fins of these coils can also end up being deformed over time. This can compromise the flow of air through the coil. There is a tool that you can buy to comb these fins back into their original position.Share this post
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