Hello World! Welcome Friends! The temperatures are heating up. Opening up the windows and letting in a fresh breeze won’t be enough to keep your house nice and cool. You’ll need to crank up your AC unit to fill your rooms with crisp, chilly air.
Before you turn the unit on, you should clean it. Why?
Better Cooling
The main reason why you should clean and tune up your AC unit at least once per year is that it will run more efficiently. A unit that’s clogged with dirt and debris won’t run as well, which means your rooms won’t be as cool as you’d like.
Lower Energy Bills
If you’re hoping to lower your energy bills and save some money this summer, you should clean your AC unit. A dirty unit will take up more energy to run half as well as a clean unit.
Lower Risk of Emergencies
Finally, you should clean your AC unit to prevent emergency breakdowns and repairs. A buildup of dirt and debris will put stress on your unit and cause it to overheat, which can lead to a complete breakdown.
You don’t want your AC unit to break down in the middle of a summer heat wave. What if you don’t have enough savings to cover a repair right away? Will you have to sweat it out for the rest of the summer until you can get it fixed?
If the weather is sweltering, don’t risk suffering heat stroke to save some money. Get your AC unit repaired right away. If you don’t have the savings, you could try to get a loan online as a solution for covering this emergency expense. As long as you meet the qualifications, you can apply. With an approved online loan, you can cover the repair costs quickly and get your house feeling safe, comfortable and cool once again.
How Do You Clean It?
Now that you know why you should clean it, you may be wondering how to get started.
Turn Off the Power:
Start by turning off the power supply. Do this by turning off the service panel on the unit—or better yet, shutting off the connection at your home’s breaker box.
Change the Filter:
Take care of the filter. The location of the filter depends on your AC system. If you have a duct-free AC unit or a window unit, the filter will be inside the unit. If you have an outdoor unit, the filter will be somewhere in your HVAC system, like in the air handler cabinet.
If your unit uses a disposable filter, remove it and replace it with a new one. If it has a reusable filter, remove it and clean it until it’s free of dust and debris. Let it dry and place it back in the slot.
Clean Condenser Coils:
Use a screwdriver to remove the protective grilles around your AC unit. Take a soft brush and carefully clean the dirt buildup off the coils. If the buildup is stubborn, you can clean it with a hose—just remember to cover the electrical parts with a plastic bag.
Vacuum the Bottom:
Vacuum up any leaves, twigs and other natural debris sitting at the bottom of your unit.
Wash Grills:
Spray the protective grills with a hose and wipe them clean. Let them dry before screwing them back over the condenser coils.
There you have it! Your AC unit should be ready to run smoothly this summer.
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