| When air conditioning systems haven't been used | | | | condenser outside. The unit may be out of or |
| for awhile they may not work properly at the | | | | very low on Freon if the line is warm. |
| start of a new season. That's why it's necessary | | | | If the line is icy or frozen there is a good chance |
| to have air conditioner service added to your | | | | that there is a clog needing cleared. Inspecting and |
| spring clean-up to-do list. | | | | cleaning this annually should assist with the proper |
| One of the reasons an air conditioner may not | | | | determination. |
| work well includes things getting stuck in the | | | | If that's the case, you'll need to shut the system |
| vents (leaves, twigs, dirt, etc.), which limit proper | | | | down and let it completely thaw out before trying |
| air flow. It's important that all outdoor elements | | | | again. It may be necessary to call a local air |
| are cleaned annually, as filters can easily get | | | | conditioning company if problems persist. |
| blocked. These often aren't easy to see during a | | | | An air conditioner service call will usually involve |
| quick visual inspection. | | | | these things: |
| For split system central air systems, condenser | | | | -Clean or replace the air filters. Replacement may |
| coils tend to become easily clogged with | | | | be included in the cost of the inspection. |
| unwanted debris. A Loveland, CO air conditioner | | | | -Clean the coil. Not only will this help the unit to |
| contractor believes that homeowners will achieve | | | | perform more efficiently but it will also add years |
| much better efficiency if they have their system | | | | to its lifespan. |
| checked both in the spring and fall. | | | | -Ductwork is inspected and repaired if problems |
| The savings you get out of the system will more | | | | are found. |
| than make up for the inspection costs. | | | | -Check the condensation lines. If these become |
| There are other reasons for needed air | | | | clogged the back-up of water can cause leaking in |
| conditioner service. If the system is not blowing | | | | your walls or ceiling. This can attribute to a mold |
| air you can check to see if the fan switch is | | | | problem. |
| working. Turn it to on instead of automatic. | | | | -Inspect electrical components for corrosion or |
| If the fan doesn't come on you'll need to check | | | | damage to eliminate fire hazards. |
| for a bad fuse or a tripped breaker. Don't | | | | -Ensure that the unit is operating efficiently with |
| overlook checking all the appropriate breakers. It's | | | | full power. |
| not uncommon for different portions of the | | | | Following these few steps and enlisting the aid of |
| system to be on different breakers. | | | | an air conditioner service expert should ensure |
| There may be a problem with the condenser if | | | | that your air conditioning system is operating at |
| the system doesn't come on with the fan on | | | | optimum level. This will not only give you better |
| automatic and the temperature set low. Check | | | | performance from your a/c but will actually save |
| the larger of the two lines leading from the | | | | you money. |