There are many of us that are hoping that spring is just around the corner. As we start to feel the weather get warmer, it’s time to start thinking about your AC system. You don’t want to wait until the weather is warm enough that you need it to make sure your AC is ready to go. There are several things that need to be done as spring approaches to ensure your AC is up for the task at hand. Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning is here to talk about some of the maintenance that needs to be done on your AC before spring and summer gets here.

Importance of AC Preparation

When the weather starts to warm up, the natural thing to do is turn on the AC to keep your house cool. However, when you fail to effectively prep your unit, it could lead to costly repairs down the road. For instance, when you ignore AC prep, you open yourself up to issues like high utility bills and overburdening your unit which can lead to premature replacement.

Do You Need to Do Anything Before Turning On the AC?

You don’t want to forget to do these things to prep your AC for the summer ahead:
– Check the Outdoor Condenser AC Unit Panels: You want to pay special attention to the outdoor unit of your AC system. This is going to include checking all the panels on the unit. These panels help protect the electrical system in the unit and it isn’t uncommon to find a panel below off in the winter months and onslaught of severe storms.
– Remove Condenser Covers: Many homeowners protect their AC system in the winter by covering it. These covers can prove valuable when you’re talking about keeping debris out of the unit. You don’t want to forget to take the cover off before turning the unit on though as it can cause damage.
– Replace Damaged Pipe Insulation: There are pipes that are going into the outdoor unit from the house. It is important that these pipes are covered with pipe insulation to help the unit work properly. If that insulation is damaged, make sure you replace it before you turn on the unit for the summer.
– Remove Debris from Around Condenser Unit: This is a good time to remove any debris that may have started to collect around your outdoor unit as well. This could include twigs, weeds and other debris that could get in the way of air circulation to the unit.
– Change the Air Filter: Another thing that you will need to do is change the filter in your system. Airflow needs to be a top priority.

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The biggest thing that homeowners need to do to get their AC ready for summer is call on the professionals at Ambient Heating & Air Conditioning to perform routine maintenance on their AC system. We will make sure that it is ready to keep your home cool this summer. Call us today!