Tips for Improving the Performance of Your AC

The time to plan how you're going to keep your home consistently cool is now because temperatures are going to start warming up very soon. You can do this more quickly than you might imagine! You can not only make sure your air conditioner works perfectly, but you can also improve how well it works for the rest of spring and the whole summer.

For all of your air conditioning requirements in Ashburn and beyond, contact us today. We're the local crew to call whether you're installing a new system, repairing an existing one, or wanting to schedule maintenance because we know you want the best air conditioner service possible. Read on to find out what you can do right now to improve AC performance and efficiency, though, in the interim.

Make a Maintenance Appointment

You should make sure to perform at least one annual maintenance check on the air conditioning system in your home. We say "at least" since it's a different situation if you have a heat pump system. Heat pumps are all-season climate control devices that offer you effective heating and cooling. As a result, they require professional maintenance twice a year.

Your air conditioning system should have spring maintenance to improve performance. During maintenance, our experts can clean, inspect, and adjust the parts that need it. This reduces the need for repairs, extends the life of the system, and generally makes your air conditioner work better.

Make Certain That Your Vents and Outdoor Units Are Clear

Make sure there are no impediments in the way of your vents so that they can distribute cooled air throughout your house. If the vents are blocked by furniture or anything else, the air conditioner may have to run longer than necessary to reach the temperature you set on the thermostat.

The same holds true if debris such as tree branches, leaves, yard mulch, etc. is blocking your outside unit. The heated air from inside your house is discharged through the outdoor unit. As a result, if it's blocked, hot air will be trapped in the system, which will undoubtedly affect how well the AC works.

Make Certain to Replace the Air Filter

A basic air filter is included with your HVAC system to shield its inside from dirt, dust, and other material that could enter and damage delicate components. You can and ought to change the air filter on your own.

Depending on the type of air filter you have and the number of toxins in your home, we recommend changing the filter every 1-3 months. A home with a lot of pet dander or, say, cigarette smoke may require more frequent HVAC air filter replacements than one without.

These are just a few techniques for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of your AC. Give our staff a call if you ever discover that your air conditioner isn't running as efficiently or as well as it once did.