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Make sure your condenser fan is in good working order by wiping down the fan blades and the coils. Turn the power off so nothing moves. Remove the grill and carefully clean the blades and surrounding areas. | Make sure your condenser fan is in good working order by wiping down the fan blades and the coils. Turn the power off so nothing moves. Remove the grill and carefully clean the blades and surrounding areas. | ||
| − | + | Get your HVAC unit serviced two times per year. This should be checked often for debris and malfunctions. A quick check is worth it to avoid problems down the road. | |
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| + | If the fan condenser on your unit has ports for oil, make sure you lubricate it once a year. The port usually has either a rubber or metal cap on top of it. Chose SAE 20 oil, which has been proven to be the most effective. | ||
| − | + | Turn off your air conditioner when no one is home to help save money. The house will heat up when it is [http://axongaming.com/members/candlehill63/activity/2112543/ The More You Know, The More Of A Master Of HVAC You'll Be] turned off, but only a certain amount. Leaving it on all the time only makes it work harder and results in a larger utility bill. | |
| − | + | Do not let your house get dangerously hot. It is only possible for an air conditioner to lower the temperature in a home by 20 degrees F in a short time. This limits their overall benefit. This won't be a healthy environment to live in. | |
| − | + | Some air conditioners can ice up. You may even mistake the frozen drains as an issue for a plumber. If you see this, immediately put your thermostat on the fan setting to turn off your compressor. Once you know the problem, contact a local HVAC professional and let them know what's going on in your system. | |
| − | If | + | Every contractor out there is responsible for setting up their own fees, so get several quotes before hiring anyone. If you call people before you work on hiring one person, you can save some money overall. Never settle for a price until you've called at least five contractors to gain a realistic idea of a fair price. |
| − | + | Do not allow your house to get extremely hot. AC units will only cool a house down 20 degrees. If the temperature in your home rises above 100 degrees, you will only be able to cool it down to 80. This won't be a healthy environment to live in. | |
| − | + | Prior to hiring any HVAC contractor, you should ask how long their business has operated. Someone that has been in the business for a while probably isn't going to scam you. You can also check the owner's manual to find specific numbers provided for the manufacturer. These numbers indicate the particular unit to cool a particular area. | |
| − | You should | + | You should always review the experience and history of an HVAC specialist before hiring them. A company that has been in business for a long time will have a solid track record, and you can use this to figure out if you should spend your money with them. If you choose to hire a new contractor, you may be risking things. |
| − | + | The suggestions above should make the task of choosing an HVAC system easier for you by simplifying the factors that come into play in making your decision. To really understand it all, you should not rush. | |
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In addition, always remove all debris such as leaves from the outside condenser unit.
Make sure your condenser fan is in good working order by wiping down the fan blades and the coils. Turn the power off so nothing moves. Remove the grill and carefully clean the blades and surrounding areas.
Get your HVAC unit serviced two times per year. This should be checked often for debris and malfunctions. A quick check is worth it to avoid problems down the road.
If the fan condenser on your unit has ports for oil, make sure you lubricate it once a year. The port usually has either a rubber or metal cap on top of it. Chose SAE 20 oil, which has been proven to be the most effective.
Turn off your air conditioner when no one is home to help save money. The house will heat up when it is The More You Know, The More Of A Master Of HVAC You'll Be turned off, but only a certain amount. Leaving it on all the time only makes it work harder and results in a larger utility bill.
Do not let your house get dangerously hot. It is only possible for an air conditioner to lower the temperature in a home by 20 degrees F in a short time. This limits their overall benefit. This won't be a healthy environment to live in.
Some air conditioners can ice up. You may even mistake the frozen drains as an issue for a plumber. If you see this, immediately put your thermostat on the fan setting to turn off your compressor. Once you know the problem, contact a local HVAC professional and let them know what's going on in your system.
Every contractor out there is responsible for setting up their own fees, so get several quotes before hiring anyone. If you call people before you work on hiring one person, you can save some money overall. Never settle for a price until you've called at least five contractors to gain a realistic idea of a fair price.
Do not allow your house to get extremely hot. AC units will only cool a house down 20 degrees. If the temperature in your home rises above 100 degrees, you will only be able to cool it down to 80. This won't be a healthy environment to live in.
Prior to hiring any HVAC contractor, you should ask how long their business has operated. Someone that has been in the business for a while probably isn't going to scam you. You can also check the owner's manual to find specific numbers provided for the manufacturer. These numbers indicate the particular unit to cool a particular area.
You should always review the experience and history of an HVAC specialist before hiring them. A company that has been in business for a long time will have a solid track record, and you can use this to figure out if you should spend your money with them. If you choose to hire a new contractor, you may be risking things.
The suggestions above should make the task of choosing an HVAC system easier for you by simplifying the factors that come into play in making your decision. To really understand it all, you should not rush.
