Maintaining your air conditioner is necessary to keep it working for a long time. You don’t need to worry about the longevity of an air conditioner if it is maintained properly throughout its lifetime. An air conditioner usually lasts for about 15 or 20 years, but this period can decrease if it is not maintained properly. The proper maintenance of an air conditioner by an expert HVAC contractor is necessary, but most people do not pay attention to it. Some common mistakes that most homeowners make and how they can be avoided are given below.
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Not Replacing Or Cleaning The Filters
Filters are the most inexpensive part of your air conditioning system and are often neglected. This can be very detrimental to your air conditioning system. The filters need to be replaced at least after every two months and cleaned every week.
The air filters absorb all the dust and debris during the process of air conditioning . In some cases, due to environmental conditions, they absorb too much dust and become clogged, making their cleaning essential. If air filters are not maintained and cleaned, they can be detrimental to your AC. Improperly maintaining your filters is one of the most common mistakes.
Replacing your air filters after some time is necessary to keep your air conditioners running smoothly for years and complete their lifetime.
Ignoring Strange Noises
Every air conditioner makes sounds but can become easier to distinguish between normal and abnormal sounds after spending some time with it.
Ignoring strange noises coming from your air conditioners should be avoided. The strange noises are an indication that your AC unit requires repair as soon as possible.
Avoiding such strange noises is very detrimental to your AC. If you ignore them, they can result in severe damage and the improper working of your AC. Your AC may not work when you need it the most.
Forgetting To Clean Your Air Vents
Air vents are there to collect debris over the year. Air gets forced through the air vents and then onto your home when the air conditioning system gets turned on. Any dust or debris trapped inside the vents will enter your home.
Although dirty air vents do not cause any disturbance to the efficiency of the air conditioner, you should clean them at least once a month. Cleaning the air vents helps to improve indoor air quality.
You should keep your indoor air as clean as possible to avoid allergies or other respiratory problems.
Not Scheduling Routine Tune-Ups
Air conditioners experience wear and tear every time it is turned on. So, it is important to schedule routine tune-ups to avoid expensive repairs. If your air conditioner is in good condition and works smoothly this does not necessarily mean that it does not require a tune-up. Even if your air conditioner is running smoothly, it needs to be tuned up at least twice a year.
The easiest way to decrease the lifespan of your air conditioner and to make it vulnerable to expensive repairs is not to schedule tune-ups with a trusted company.
Leaving An Outdated Unit In Place
Even if you keep your air conditioner well maintained and tuned up it cannot last longer than fifteen years. As your system gets older, it affects your electricity bills and the quality of air and can cause other problems. If your air conditioner has reached the age of 15 years or older, get it replaced as soon as possible. Replacing the old air conditioner can help you to see a decrease in your electricity bills.
Setting The Thermostat Too Low
Setting the thermostat too low does not mean that the AC will cool down your house faster. Rather, the amount of air the system pulls is the same no matter what your thermostat temperature is. The only difference in low thermostats is that it makes the air conditioner work harder causing more wear and tear and energy consumption. Moreover, if you forget to switch the settings back the energy consumption will be more every time the system is turned on.
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