Is your air conditioning system up for another Ohio summer?
As hot our summers can be during the coming months, 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 maintenance, however, you can become susceptible to problems.
If you’re having problems with your air conditioner, our experts here at Springboro Heating & Cooling offer the following suggestions for things to check and consider.
Have you kept up on maintenance?
We say this all the time. And yet we still get those calls from homeowners during the truly hot months, homeowners who lose their cool air because they neglected seasonal a/c maintenance during the spring. Don’t be that homeowner. It might cost you a little up front, but the payoffs in the long run are worth it when your system runs better, lasts longer and saves you on cooling costs.
Dirty Air Filters
Air filters, when properly working, 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
Picture one of the hottest days of summer. Imagine yourself reaching for the thermostat to lower the temperature and realizing that it is already adjusted to your set temperature but your house isn’t cooling down. With the house feeling so hot, what could be wrong with your A/C unit? Air conditioning systems are constructed with multiple different types of components, which surprisingly need cleaned regularly. First, check out your condenser coils, which 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, but if dirty they will be covered in dust and debris. If the coils are clean, move forward to the next area.
Worn Out Supporting Components
Did you know, inside most residential A/C units there is a capacitor that helps power the motors? The job of a capacitor is to store 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 Springboro Heating & Cooling today at 937-600-6834, or schedule an appointment now by clicking here!
