During a home renovation, you must protect your Jefferson, LA AC system from accidental damage or dust. Dust and debris left in the air can harm your AC system. If you don’t take proper precautions to protect your AC at the beginning of the project, you could face a costly repair once that project is over. Learn what you can do to protect your HVAC system during a renovation in your Jefferson, Louisiana, home.
Turn Off the AC Unit
One of the first things that you should do is to turn off your AC unit. Construction projects create a lot of dust and debris that can float in the air. If it gets sucked into your air conditioner, it can spread around the house and even clog the system. Turn off the system at the thermostat or the main power switch so it won’t turn back on during the project.
Close Registers and Vents
Once the system is off, close the registers and vents. Since the system isn’t running, that same dust and debris can settle in the air ducts through vents and registers and will be blown into your house once you restart the system. The particles that remain after construction projects can be harmful if you breathe them in. To be safe, close the vents and registers and cover them if possible.
Replace Air Filters
When the project is complete and you’re ready to restart your air conditioner, change the filter first. Even if the unit didn’t run during your renovation, the filter could have collected some contaminants from the project. Running the air conditioner with a clogged filter makes the system work harder than it should, and this extra work can damage the unit or cause premature wear and tear. Changing the filter before turning your air conditioner back on will ensure that it runs normally.
You can also use this time to get your HVAC system serviced. Call Bryans United Air Conditioning at 504-208-2071 to schedule an AC service appointment. One of our certified technicians will make sure your system is in working order before you start using it again.
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