Tips to Get Your Air Conditioner Ready for Summer

May 09, 2016

With spring in full swing and summer fast approaching, it’s time to prepare all aspects of our lives for the warmer weather, and that includes our homes. It may not be time to use your air conditioner just yet, but you should still be contemplating how you will stay comfy this season in Muldrow. The top way to guarantee that you will have a comfortable summer is by flipping on your system now, before it gets too hot and you find that you need air conditioner maintenance. Here are a handful of pieces of advice to guarantee that your system, and your house, is properly equipped for the heat:

Try it out now!

It really is helpful to give your system a practice run ASAP. You don’t want your air conditioner to fail on the most blistering day of the year and make your home grossly warm. Rather, positioning your thermostat to its cooling mode and letting it run, even for a few minutes, will be a perfect check that can save you a lot of future trouble. Ensure that cool air is moving into your home, and if it’s not, here are a few things to inspect before calling the professionals at Air Service Co.:

  • Make sure your system was set to cool. It’s a common mistake and one that is made frequently, but if you haven’t changed your thermostat from the heat setting, cool air won’t be flowing. Simple problem, easy solution!
  • Check the unit outside. Verify to see if there are any obstructions around your system, such as debris or dirt, that can block 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 establish an comfortable 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 getting any cool air, it’s time to call in the professionals if there are issues. Regular air conditioner service should be on your radar this time of the year anyway, so now is the best time to check up on every aspect of your system before the new season hits. The specialists at Air Service Co. will not only solve the current difficulty at hand, but they will also tackle any small potential issues that could turn into bigger problems later.

Chances are that if your home isn’t cooling easily, your system might be deficient in refrigerant based on low levels or perhaps a leak. If you noticed that ice was establishing when you examined your outdoor unit, that may be an indicator that you need more refrigerant. During an air conditioner maintenance check, our specialists can fix any leaks in your lines or refrigerant shortages.

Everyone trusts their air conditioner to survive the summer and it can be easy to overlook how crucial your system is to your summer ease. Don’t agonize about your air conditioner shutting down and instead, be preemptive about assessing and servicing your system before the heat wave arrives. If you have any questions about your system or want to arrange that routine air conditioner service, call our professionals at 918-212-8943 or make an appointment with us online.