The warm St. Rose, Louisiana, climate puts your air conditioner to work over the summer months. Make sure your system is up to the task of keeping your home cool with smart maintenance checks throughout the season. Taking care of these easy maintenance checks for your St. Rose, LA air conditioner will help your AC operate as efficiently as possible.
Inspect the Exterior Unit
Head outside and take a look at the exterior unit for your air conditioner. Make sure tall grass, weeds, and leaves are cut back for about two to three feet in all directions. Keeping your exterior unit on a concrete pad is one of the easiest ways to keep the space clear. However, you should still inspect the unit regularly to take care of grass clippings, twigs, and other debris that may collect in the area.
Check Your Filter
Check the filter in your HVAC system once a month. You should change the filter any time it’s visibly dirty or at least once every three months. A dirty filter will diminish your AC efficiency as the unit will have to work harder to pull air through the system. If you’re not sure where to find the filter, ask your technician during your annual tune-up. This is the perfect time to get to know your system better.
See to the Air Registers
Locate all the air registers in your home. Make sure they’re free of obstructions like drapes, furniture, and rugs. Consider air flow around your home and arrange your rooms to allow for free unobstructed circulation from one room to the next. If your air registers are visibly dirty, it may be time for a duct cleaning to tackle hidden allergens and irritants in the home.
Combine these DIY maintenance tasks with a professional tune-up each year for the best performance. If you haven’t had a maintenance visit in the last 12 months, contact Bryans United Air Conditioning at 504-208-2071 to schedule your service now.
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