Summer HVAC Maintenance Checklist

Set your HVAC system up for a comfortable summer without any headaches! Our handy summer HVAC maintenance checklist helps you get your air conditioning unit ready for the season. We’ve also hand-picked several summer HVAC tips to improve energy efficiency, lower home cooling bills, and even reduce summer allergy symptoms. Summer is heating up; stay ahead of common air conditioning problems with the experts from One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning!

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If you’ve already turned off your heating system during spring, it’s time to turn on the AC for the first time! You can prevent damage to your air conditioning and improve its performance by following these tips. If you have trouble with your AC unit, make sure you contact your local One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning for professional AC maintenance and repair.

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Before you Turn On Your AC.....

If you have central air conditioning, you’ll need to tackle these three things before powering up your AC unit for the year.

1. Replace your air filter. Enjoy exceptional indoor air quality and extend the life of your HVAC system by replacing your air filter every 30-90 days. Dirty air filters can force your system to work harder than necessary, which increases your energy bill and impacts performance.

2. Inspect your air vents. Make sure your air vents are clear of furniture or other obstructions that might reduce airflow efficiency.

3. Remove the cover from your AC unit. This is an easy one to forget! Before making any changes to the thermostat or power settings inside, remove the cover from your AC unit outdoors. Be sure to remove any leaves, sticks or other debris from the AC vents or around the base.

How To Turn on the AC Safely

After you’ve removed the cover from the AC outside, you’re ready to fire up your air conditioning.

1. Set your thermostat to “Cool.” This will ensure the thermostat sensors will trigger the AC unit to turn on when it’s time.

2. Turn on power at the circuit breaker. Locate your AC unit’s dedicated circuit on your breaker panel. It should be labeled appropriately and be the only appliance controlled by that switch.

3. Turn on the air conditioning unit. Your AC unit will have a dedicated power switch. Most outdoor units will have a switch located either on the unit itself or mounted on the outside of your home near where the power cord enters the exterior wall.

4. Listen, watch, and inspect. Spend a few moments listening to the unit itself outside. Make note of any odd sounds, such as clanking or odd vibrations. You should also check the temperature of the air coming out of air vents indoors.

5. Check your thermostat settings. Programmable and smart thermostats have customizable settings that can automatically adjust your thermostat settings when you’re away. Adjusting these settings from your smart phone or tablet can improve energy efficiency and save money on your summer cooling bills.

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