With the intense heat waves that we have experienced this summer, homeowners may need air conditioning repair to stay comfortable through the end of summer. Thankfully, with enough of a warning, air conditioning can receive repairs before the heat hits. Temperatures often reach high enough during the summer that homeowners should prepare their A/C units, even if they operate as intended. To help your home prepare for the last of our heat waves, you can do the following:
1. Analyze Air Filters for Needed Upkeep
Not only should you check your air filters during summer heat waves, but you should check them year-round. This helps to keep your airflow system running efficiently. By checking and changing (or cleaning) air filters regularly, you keep your air free of debris. This regular maintenance also helps to keep your system from running harder than necessary.
By lowering the strain on your air conditioning system, you not only improve the efficiency of the system, but also stop it from breaking down during the worst times of year. Follow the manufacturer recommendations on replacement or cleaning cycles for the best performance of your air conditioning system and a cooler home during heat waves.
2. Regularly Schedule Maintenance for the System
Through regular maintenance of your air conditioning, you avoid costly breakdowns. Whether you think ahead with maintenance or remember to schedule it between heat waves, having a professional check your system at all before breakdowns helps to find any problem areas before they cause further issues.
HVAC professionals help you maintain:
- Condenser coils
- Blowers
- Refrigerant lines
- And much more!
Whatever needs attention for your system, Residential Plumbing, Heating & Cooling helps you maintain it to avoid the intense temperatures of the next heat wave. Just reach out!
3. Actively Manage Your Thermostat
Homeowners often wonder what they should set their thermostat at during a heat wave. To avoid overworking your system, you should never keep the temperature too low for too long. The Department of Energy even recommends turning up your thermostat to tolerable temperatures that still help you stay cool compared to the outdoors. This higher interior temperature helps to slow heat leaking into your home, saving energy on air conditioning costs.
Through the use of a smart thermostat, you can even adjust the heat your home experiences while you are away. By keeping temperatures tolerable while you are home and raising them while you are out, you avoid overspending with your energy bill, but also avoid overworking your air conditioning system.
4. Schedule Air Conditioning Repair
It should go without saying, but if your air conditioning has broken down, then air conditioning repair can help you prepare for the next heat wave! Residential Plumbing, Heating & Cooling assists homeowners with air conditioning to help them beat the heat. Having a professional inspect your A/C unit and assess what needs repairs is the fastest way to get your home back to comfortable levels.
With the knowledge and expertise offered by Residential Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, homeowners get through summer without the worry of their home reaching overbearing temperatures thanks to our air conditioning repair and maintenance. Whether you schedule early spring maintenance or have us help with a broken unit throughout the hottest months of the year, our team can help. Give us a call to schedule your air conditioning repair and maintenance today!
