With spring in full swing and summer imminent, it’s time to prep all aspects of our lives for the warmer weather, and that includes our homes. It may not be time to utilize your air conditioner just yet, but you should still be contemplating how you will stay comfy this season in Chelan and Wenatchee. The greatest way to guarantee that you will have a cozy summer is by switching on your system now, before it gets too hot and you find that you need air conditioner maintenance. Here are a few tricks to ensure your system, and your house, is prepared for the heat:
Try it out now!
It really is better to give your system a practice run ASAP. You don’t want your air conditioner to break down on the most blistering day of the year and make your home grossly warm. Instead, setting your thermostat to its cooling mode and permitting it to run, even for a few minutes, will be a perfect test that can save you a lot of future problems. Ensure that cool air is moving into your home, and if it’s not, here are a handful of things to examine before calling the pros at Lakeside Heating & Air:
- Make sure your system was set to cool. It’s an easy mistake and one that is made often, but if you haven’t switched your thermostat from the heat setting, cool air won’t be running. Simple setback, easy solution!
- Check the unit outside. Double check to see if there are any barriers around your system, such as plants or dirt, that can jam your air flow and cool air production.
- Change your filters. As you’ve heard before, this step is crucial to enhancing the functionality of your air conditioning system. With sanitary and new filters, your cool air will be cleaner and it will produce an easier environment for air to flow through.
Once you’ve tried things out – your system is programmed to cool, and the unit and filters are clean – and you still aren’t receiving any cool air, it’s time to call in the specialists if there are problems. Routine air conditioner service should be on your radar at this time every year anyhow, so now is the best time to check up on every aspect of your system before the new season hits. The experts at Lakeside Heating & Air will not only fix the current difficulty at hand, but they will also deal with any small potential issues that could turn into bigger difficulties later.
Chances are that if your home isn’t cooling easily, your system might be missing refrigerant based on low levels or possibly a leak. If you noted that ice was forming when you inspected your outdoor unit, that may be an indicator that you need more refrigerant. During an air conditioner maintenance check, our specialists can take care of any leaks in your lines or refrigerant shortages.
Everyone depends on their air conditioner to get them through the summer and it can be easy to ignore how crucial your system is to your summer ease. Don’t worry about your air conditioner failing and instead, be practical about assessing and servicing your system before the heat wave strikes. If you have any questions about your system or want to set up that routine air conditioner service, call our professionals at 509-284-4265 or set up an appointment with us online.