Preparing Your Air Conditioning Condenser for Summer
There is nothing worse than finding yourself without air conditioning during the peak days of summer in Lakeway. It almost goes without saying that making sure that your HVAC unit is functioning properly during the winter or spring months is crucial in preventing a few days of intense indoor heat should it break down in the face of a Texas heat wave. There are several things you can do to prevent an air conditioning malfunction during the summer months, and that means doing them before the heat settles in around Lakeway.
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Make sure your AC condenser is uncluttered. The condenser is the box that houses your air conditioning unit and sits outside next to your house making all the noise. The whole unit can break down and fail if weeds, plants, or other outdoor foliage obstruct it, so clearing away branches and other things that are growing near it is a good idea. You should give it about four feet of clearance all around to do its thing.
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Check the flow of air on the unit. One way you do this is to look at the coil and make sure the fins that filter the air are not bent. Ensuring there isn’t any cottonwood seed obstructing the flow is vital, as well. Bad airflow means excess energy and higher utility costs.
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Ensure that the condenser is on level ground. You can save a ton of money by making this one small adjustment. A condenser unit that isn’t level has to exert more effort, which takes more energy, so adjusting this is vital. A piece of lumber secured underneath the low side is one easy fix.
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Clean the condenser before use. Make sure the unit is , of course. Spray it with the water hose on high to get rid of any leaves or trash that have worked their way in over time. You also will want to make sure that the condensation drain line is not clogged.
Contrary to popular opinion, lack of freon or the replacing of freon is usually not the issue when an air conditioning unit is not working properly, unless there is a definite leak. Contact an air conditioning professional in Lakeway to establish a regular maintenance schedule for checking your air conditioning unit and servicing before seasonal changes. Your heat and air unit works its hardest during seasonal peaks, so a little advance planning, maintenance, and service is key to making sure you don’t end up out in the cold—or in with the heat.
Lakeway Air Conditioning – Indoor Weather Professionals offer air conditioning maintenance services, repair, and advice in Lakeway. Schedule a service online or call (512) 528-8288 for more information.
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