There will be plenty more hot summer days coming this month, so an efficiently running air conditioner is a necessity when it comes to keeping you and your family comfortable. Air conditioning units do not last forever, and the middle of summer would be the worst possible time for your system to break down. Luckily, there are usually warning signs that let you know your system may be malfunctioning, and many of these problems are easy to fix.
Pay attention to the following warning signs and help ensure your air conditioning system makes it through the summer:
– If you are not as comfortable as you were last year, it could be due to restricted airflow. Filters should be changed every 30 to 90 days, so if you have not done so recently, the first step to take is to change the filter. You should also make sure nothing is blocking your cold air returns and registers.
– Your comfort level depends greatly upon where your thermostat is located. If it is in direct sun or near a hot oven, your system will keep running long after you’ve cooled off. Alternately, if it is located near a register, your thermostat will detect a cooler temperature and leave you too warm in another part of the house. Check the location of your thermostat, and relocate it if necessary.
– If it seems like the air coming out of the registers isn’t as cold as it used to be, the first thing to check is the refrigerant lines that connect the outdoor unit to the indoor system. These two copper lines should be covered with an insulating sleeve. If they are not, sleeves are easy and inexpensive to purchase. If the wires are covered, your system may need its refrigerant re-charged, a repair that typically costs around $150.
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