3 Steps To Get Your Air Conditioner Summer Ready

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Average summer temperatures in many parts of Australia can soar beyond reasonable levels of comfort, which is why air conditioning has turned into a necessity. Since many people don't run their cooling units during other seasons, it's possible that they don't work as efficiently as they should when summer arrives. This guide equips you with steps to get your air conditioner summer ready.

Check And Clean Air Filters

Air filters direct cold, clean air into the home, but dirty filters will block air and will cause your unit to work harder than usual to cool down your room. While simple and easy to undertake, you'll be surprised at how many people forget to follow this vital step in air conditioner maintenance. Make sure you check your air conditioner filters and clean them because they would likely have clogged with dust over the months when the unit was not used. Air filters are typically located on the interior unit of a split AC and can easily be removed from it. Once removed, simply run the filters under cold water and give them a gentle scrub to remove dust and debris.

Check And Clean Condenser Coils

Typically located inside the outdoor unit, the condenser is a large fan that powers up the air conditioner. This fan could get dirty with leaves, dirt and debris, which makes it important to clean before the summer, otherwise the coils will fail to run efficiently because of the blockages. You will need to remove the grilles to clean the condenser coils and use a vacuum cleaner or soft brush to remove dirt from them. Be gentle because you don't want to bend or damage the coils. Once clean, replace the grilles and close up the outdoor unit.

Inspect The Refrigerant Lines

Any air conditioner relies on the movement of coolant liquid to flow between the condenser coils in the outdoor unit to the evaporator coils indoors. This liquid condenses to enable cool airflow into your home. These refrigerant lines are covered with a type of foam insulation to run the cooling unit as efficiently as possible by preventing energy wastage. But during the months when the AC is not in action, these lines can fray or get damaged and will need to be replaced for maximum efficiency. This step can be tricky to undertake on your own, so you may need a professional technician to fix broken insulation or replace the lines.

Getting your air conditioner summer ready ensures that it retains its efficiency without pushing up your power bills significantly. Contact a place that offers air conditioning repairs and maintenance for help. 


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