If you take care of your air
conditioning unit, you could prolong its life and get
the most use out of it. Generally you should be able to
do most of the maintenance yourself. However, in the
more serious cases, it would be better to hire a
Denver air conditioning contractor.
The
first and most simple step to take to prolong your air
conditioner’s life is to change the filter. You should
change it whenever it gets dirty. Depending on the
usage, that could range from every three to six months.
There are some filters out there, which can last up to a
year. Ask someone in the hardware store for more tips!
Once a year be sure that you check the evaporator coil
located inside the air handler to make sure there is no
dust build up.
When the weather starts to cool you should check the
outside of the air conditioning. You should check around
the unit and make sure there is no debris on the surface
of the condenser that will stop airflow. Also you should
check between the fins of the condenser to see that it’s
not plugged with dead bugs or pollen. Spraying the
condenser with a hose will usually be good enough to get
rid of all the debris.
Although many air conditioners today use direct drive
motors, it is a good idea to check the belt in the air
handler. You may have to replace it. If no change is
required, you may only have to oil the motor bearings
once a year.
It is also good to check contactors and other
electrical; most of them are located inside the
condensing unit. The contactor operates the compressor
and the contacts get pitted and need to be replaced
occasionally. Different manufacturers use different
types of contactors so check the manual to find what
kind you need.
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