Is your A/C ready for another Ohio summer?
With as hot and as humid as it’s going to get, having a good working A/C isn’t a luxury. Today, most homeowners use their A/C units around the clock and consider it a necessity.
Without proper care, an A/C is susceptible to problems under these conditions.
Whether you’re having problems with your air conditioner or you question if it’s going to make it this summer, our experts here at Lebanon Heating & Cooling offer the following suggestions for things to check and consider.
Have You Kept Up On A/C Maintenance?
We emphasize this all the time. And yet we still get those calls during the truly hot months from homeowners who lose their cool air because they neglected seasonal a/c maintenance during the spring. We encourage you not to be that homeowner. It might cost you a little up front, but the payoffs in the long run are worth it when your A/C runs smoother, lasts longer and saves you on cooling costs.
Dirty Air Filters
When properly working, air filters remove allergens and particles from the air in the home. They also help prevent dust, dirt and debris from building up inside of the system. Air filters need to be checked regularly during the season, like every month, and if they’re dirty they should be replaced or cleaned immediately to ensure proper airflow.
Dirty Condenser Coils
Air conditioning systems are constructed with multiple different types of components, all of which need to be checked and cleaned regularly. If you’re having issues with your air conditioning system, check your condenser coils. A/C condenser coils are the walls that surround the inside of the A/C unit and hold the refrigerant in its liquid form. These coils should have a slight metallic shine. If they’re dirty, they will be covered in dust and debris.
Worn Out Supporting Components
Air conditioning units usually have a capacitor that helps power the motors. The A/C capacitor stores electricity so that it can supply a small burst of energy to the motor it’s connected to, when needed. Capacitors on average need to be replaced every 5 to 7 years and are very sensitive to overheating. Tips on how to keep your capacitor lasting longer and keep from overheating are to start setting the thermostat a little higher on the hotter days and making sure to schedule regular seasonal maintenance.
Still Having Problems, Call For Help!
If you’re still experiencing problems with cooling your house, don’t wait for the problem to escalate. Call Lebanon Heating & Cooling today at (513) 540-1773, or schedule an appointment now by clicking here!
