Here in Florida, we don’t tend to get quite as antsy for summer to arrive as they do in other areas of the country. Why is that? Well—summer does not really go away for very long, regardless of what the calendar says! Around here, your AC is going to be working hard throughout most of the year, not just for a few months at a time.
That is why it is so important that you have any problems with your air conditioner dealt with promptly and professionally, lest you wind up without effective or reliable cooling on a scorchingly hot and oppressively humid day. Of course, preventing problems from developing in the first place is even better. Here are some tips for staving off the need for AC repair in Melbourne, FL.
Keep the Outdoor Unit Clean
No, not just for presentation’s sake. If your outdoor unit is very dirty on the sides, then it will inhibit the release of heat in the cooling process. This outdoor unit houses your condenser coil, and its fins are used to more effectively disperse heat as refrigerant is condensed within. You should also keep the top of the unit free of fallen leaves or branches. These can work their way into the fan area, causing trouble.
Change the Air Filter
This is probably the single most important maintenance task that you can handle on your own for your air conditioner. A very dirty air filter is a very big problem, not only dragging down energy efficiency but also overtaxing the system and potentially leading to overheating and repair needs. Don’t let excessive airflow resistance cause you headaches.
Schedule Routine Maintenance
You may have seen this one coming, but we’re always going to come back to it. Routine maintenance is, without doubt or exception, the best way in which to keep your AC repair needs to a minimum. An annual tune-up with our trained technicians will keep your system functioning as effectively and reliably as possible.
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