Today is the second day of summer! It is also a good time for you to prepare yourself before the heat and humidity hit Connecticut hard. You need to ensure that all systems and devices in your home are good to go. The air conditioning (AC) unit is one of the most important devices for summer.
 
You need to prepare your AC unit, so you can ensure cool and comfortable temperatures for you and your family throughout the coming months. There are some important things that you need to check. Here are some step by step instructions for those who want to do preventive maintenance procedures for your AC unit.

This is the most important, outer facing part of your AC unit. When this device is broken, your AC unit cannot work efficiently. You cannot reach the right ideal temperature in any room in your home. The thermostat should be properly attached and is working effectively.
 
If you have some problems with this device, you need to call professional technicians, so they can replace your thermostat connecting your AC unit. A good thermostat can detect the right temperature for the air inside your home and offer features like away mode or night mode for optimal efficiency.

Air filters can accumulate a lot of dust when they are not cleaned regularly. It is recommended for you to clean your air filters at least once every 3 – 4 months. If your air filters are clogged with dust, the airflow will be slowed down or restricted.
 
As a result, dirty air filters can reduce the efficiency of the system. In the worst case, your AC unit will recirculate dust around your room. It can be unhealthy for you and your family. You may also want to consider replacing your air filters if these filters are broken.

Good AC units usually have functional condenser coils. These coils are usually located outdoors. They are protected by a large metal box with grilles. You need to clean these condenser coils before summer. They may accumulate debris, dirt, leaves, and any other unwanted materials.
 
You have to remove them completely, so you can make your AC unit function well. Anything that obstructs the airflow on the condenser coils can reduce the overall efficiency rate of your AC unit. Make sure that you turn off the unit before you start cleaning your condenser coils.

When you look at the outdoor units of your AC, you are going to find some coolant lines or pipes. These lines usually run from the evaporator to the condenser units. They are commonly covered with coolant line insulation foam, so they won't lose energy. When you see any areas where the insulation is missing, you need to replace the insulation foam immediately.
 
You can replace it with new foam insulation sleeves. Don't forget to use foam insulation tape for attaching these sleeves on your pipes. Make sure that all pipes or lines are insulated completely, so you won't lose energy to the environment.

Both motor and fan are very useful to ensure the functionality of your AC unit. Therefore, you need to ensure that both devices can work properly. Professional technicians are ready to check all parts of your motor and fan inside your AC units.
 
In some cases, you also need to lubricate your motor, so your motor can function well for supporting your AC units. The speed of the AC fan should be checked regularly. The fan should never run too hard because this condition can cause overheated AC problems.
 
Those are some of the most common steps for preparing your AC unit for the summer. You need to check all steps above, so you can have a well-functioned AC unit in your home during the summer season. If you don't want to deal with any problems with your AC units, you can also consider hiring the best AC repair technicians from Highwood Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Our company has years of experience in solving your HVAC needs in your home or office.   

​Ductwork is an important part of your residential or commercial HVAC system. If you want to have functional HVAC in your home or office, you should have these ducts built and installed properly. Air ducts can be the foundation of your cooling and heating system in your property.
 
These ducts work all year round. For of this reason, we will discuss the benefits and the reasons why you should install custom air ducts in your home. You can call professional air duct installation experts when you want to custom ductwork built for your HVAC system.

​Air ducts are specially designed to deliver air to the designated spaces in your office or home. Good air ducts can be used to ensure safe air quality. You can maintain the right level of cooled or heated air that will be pushed through the system. You need to plan everything carefully, especially when you are planning to install your air ducts. This is where an expert mechanic comes in.
 
Having the right size air ducts can be very important because these air ducts should fit both the HVAC system and the building. The right size of air ducts can ensure good airflow in the system. When the ducts are too small, you will never receive the right air volume for your home or office. Too large ducts can lose the air volume very rapidly. Here are some benefits of having a custom HVAC duct fabrication.
 
a. Good temperature regulation
 
Your HVAC system can regulate the temperature inside your room efficiently when you have custom ducts. The air will travel through your custom ducts with very minimum interruptions. You can achieve the right room temperature easily when you have custom HVAC ducts based on your needs.
 
b. Improve energy efficiency
 
When you customize your ducts, you can ensure that the HVAC system can work efficiently. As a result, you can increase the efficiency of your system. Increased efficiency in the airflow can help you reduce unnecessary utility costs in your home or your office.
 
c. Proper duct sizing
 
If you look at the market, you can find many different types of air ducts with a specified size and design. When you want to install these ducts on your property, you need to do a lot of works and adjustments. Therefore, you need to consider using the custom ducts for getting proper duct sizing for your needs.
 
d. Long-lasting result
 
This is another benefit that you can get from having custom air ducts in your property. You won't need to replace your air ducts regularly because they can be adjusted to fit your needs. They can ensure that they can deliver the best and long-lasting results for all users. You can minimize the maintenance procedure required to maintain the quality of these air ducts.

When you want to have custom ducts for your HVAC system, you can call our technicians now. Our company, Highwood Mechanical Contractors, Inc., is always ready to design and build custom ducts for your property. First, you need to call us for asking about our available technicians. We will send our mechanics out to measure and plan everything needed to build custom ducts for your HVAC system. Here are some important steps that we will do for installing custom ducts in your property.
 
a. Check all units in your HVAC system
 
We will check all units in your HVAC system on your property. By checking these units, we will find the right ducts with the right size for ensuring optimum performance. Choosing the right duct size is very useful to help you maintain the good performance of your HVAC unit. This process usually only takes an hour or so but can vary depending on the size of the building.
 
b. Check any leaks on the system
 
We will try to make our best effort to minimize air leaks on the system. Air leaks on the system can reduce the efficiency of the unit. If you want to save your money on utility costs, you should consider using our custom duct installation service.
 
c. Make some adjustments on the system
 
Our technicians will also make some adjustments to your HVAC system, so we can ensure that you will enjoy the efficiency offered by your HVAC unit.
 
d. Calculate all other important factors for determining the right duct size
 
Technicians from Highwood Mechanical Contractors, Inc., will calculate all important factors when choosing the right duct size, for example, static pressure, friction rate, airflow, and the design of your HVAC unit.
 
We will ensure that you can get the best result when using our custom duct installation service. Our service is always protected by our warranty, so you won't need to worry about our service quality from us.