The average central air conditioner has a life span of approximately 15
years. Understanding that replacing a unit is expensive,
air conditioning service provider Del-Air Heating and Air Conditioning strive to help customers
extend the lives of their AC units. Here are 10 steps you can take to
prolong your AC’s effectiveness:
1. Keep the condenser clear.
The large component of your AC that sits outside the house, the condenser,
works to cool the liquid in your AC’s coils. To boost system performance,
take the time to regularly clear the condenser of weeds and plants.
2. Utilize natural shade.
Reducing the burden on your AC can help it last longer. For best results,
make use of natural shade from plants and trees to help your AC unit stay cool.
3. Clean the air conditioner on a regular basis.
Like any piece of equipment, your AC must be cleaned on a regular basis
to maintain its efficiency. Additionally, keeping your air conditioner
clean helps prevent the need for expensive repairs in the future.
4. Change the filters in your air conditioner regularly.
Not only do dirty air filters slow down your system, but they also affect
the quality of the air in your home. By cleaning filters on a regular
basis, you can increase your AC’s lifespan while preserving your
family’s health and comfort. Make it a habit that when your power
bill comes in, it is time to change the air filter in your AC unit
5. Keep cooling vents unobstructed.
Take the burden off your AC unit by keeping furniture and other obstacles
away from the cooling vents. Doing this helps your system achieve more
in less time.
6. Install a programmable thermostat.
With a programmable thermostat, you can set the temperature higher or lower
based on whether or not you’re at home. In the long run, running
your AC less frequently helps preserve its efficiency while cutting your
overall energy costs.
7. Check the ducts.
Unsealed ducts allow warm or cold air to escape, forcing the system to
work harder to control your home’s climate. To protect the life
of your AC unit, you should identify and seal up ducts and loose seams.
8. Utilize alternative methods of cooling.
Reduce your AC’s workload by making its job easier. For example,
you can close curtains during the day when the sun is bearing down and
turn off unneeded lights to reduce overall temperatures.
9. Have your air conditioner serviced regularly.
Periodic maintenance helps to keep your AC functioning at top capacity
while extending its lifespan. As an added bonus, detecting problems early
means that repairing them down the road is less expensive.
10. Sign up for a Del-Air maintenance plan.
Regular service keeps performance up and costs down. This is the service
philosophy you use with your vehicles, so why should your HVAC equipment
be any different?
Air conditioning services leader, Del-Air provides complete heating and cooling services throughout
Central Florida. For more information about preserving the life of your
AC, call us today at (855) 972-9943 or
book your AC tune-up online.
