How to Maintain Your AC

Warm weather will be here before you know it, so it’s crucial to ensure your air conditioning unit is ready when you need it. Maintenance is one of the best ways to ensure your AC will work efficiently when the weather turns warm so that you won’t be surprised by a malfunctioning unit. Here are some tips on keeping your AC in the best possible shape:

How to Know When to Replace Your AC Filters

To keep your air conditioner working optimally and to have the best indoor air quality, you should change the AC filter every so often. But how do you know when to replace the air filter? You should inspect the filter every couple of months to see if it’s filled with dirt and debris. If so, change the filter at that time. Otherwise, you should change your AC filter every three months. Doing so will help your filter to work better and your AC overall to function in the best possible manner. 

AC Maintenance to Increase the Life of Your Unit

In addition to replacing your AC filter regularly, you should have maintenance performed by an HVAC professional. Regular AC maintenance will ensure your HVAC unit continues to run well and may prevent issues as the years’ progress. By maintaining your AC unit, you can increase the life of your HVAC system to make it less likely that you need a replacement system too soon after the initial purchase. 

How to Know When to Replace or Upgrade Your AC

Even though maintenance of your HVAC unit can help keep your air conditioning system running well and prolong its life, there may come a time when you have to replace or upgrade your AC. Some warning signs may include:

  • Strange noises coming from the HVAC system
  • The continual need for repairs
  • An older system that doesn’t have the correct replacement parts available 
  • The system is not working efficiently, even after maintenance

You can do your part to keep your AC running effectively as long as possible by regularly changing the filters and performing routine maintenance. You should also trust your AC maintenance and repair needs to an HVAC professional to ensure the job is done right. 

Contact Air Design for your air conditioning maintenance needs!