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End of Season AC Maintenance

9/30/2015

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Autumn is finally here. Its been a long, hot summer and now we can finally open our windows and get some fresh air. It’s now time to think about getting our AC system ready for a long winter. If your air handling system is in the attic, it is very important to have the condensate removal lines serviced. This should include removal of any water and debris in the line trap and cleaning of the condensate pan and coil in the air handler. This will potentially prevent freeze-up of the drain line which often causes a crack in the pipe and water to leak in your ceiling next spring. 

Your outdoor condensing unit should also be cared for as well. Keeping leaves, twigs, and acorns from getting into and surrounding the unit is helpful, and covering your unit top will assist with this. Avoid encasing the unit in any material that is not breathable. Remember, trapping moisture in the unit will accelerate component damage (and allow critters to find a home for the winter). Please call a qualified servicing company if you need any assistance with this.  

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Mid Season Air Conditioner Maintenance

6/29/2015

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This season has been one with a lot of pollen in the air. Your air conditioning system is sensitive to that. Here are some helpful tips to keep your air conditioning unit running well.

1. Keep the outdoor condensing unit coils clean. This can be done simply with a hose and fresh water. 
Turn off the power supply to the outdoor unit. This means the circuit breaker and disconnect (which is mounted on your house near the outdoor AC unit) are turned off. If you are not sure it is off, please have a qualified technician perform this easy maintenance.

2. DO NOT USE a pressure washer as this will potentially damage your unit.

3. Keep grass clippings and other outdoor debris from gathering on and around your outdoor air conditioning unit.

4. A mid season air filter change may be necessary as pollen will gather on that filter, restricting air flow.

STAY COOL and enjoy your summer!
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