4 Ways to Prepare for Air Conditioning Season

Summer may feel like it’s a long time off away. But before you know it, you’ll be transitioning from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is working around the clock to maintain comfortable temperatures. It’s beneficial to be ready for the increased usage before temperatures heat up. 

Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts and our team of Experts can assist you. We’ve designed our detailed air conditioning memberships to maximize your system’s energy efficiency and reliability. Our professional knowledge goes a long way, but there are many other tasks you can do to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the greatest ways you can prepare for air conditioning season. 

1. Clean Your Air Conditioner

Don’t worry, you won’t have to disassemble your system and clean every part. Our Experts handle this during your yearly air conditioning maintenance appointment. 

But cleaning the area around your air conditioner will go a long way too. We suggest: 

• Getting rid of twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner. 
• Keeping nearby grass and plants cut back. 
• Maintaining at least 1 foot of clear room on all sides around your air conditioner. 

If your air conditioner’s fins get clogged with dirt or yard refuse, this can decrease performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to work harder to deliver the same level of comfort. In severe cases, it may stop cooling altogether and need air conditioning repair. 

Your comfort and satisfaction matter to us, so we like to minimize the likelihood of repairs in the first place. A clean air conditioner typically runs more efficiently, is less likely to break down and typically lasts longer. 

2. Replace Your Air Filter

Regularly replacing your air filter is important for your air conditioner’s health. During a maintenance visit, our pros inspect filters and replace them if required. Putting in a new filter is quick and easy. You can (and should) do it on your own when you can! 

How regularly you need to get a new filter depends on: 

• The type of filter you use. 
• If someone in your household has asthma, allergies or other respiratory issues. 

• If you have pets. 

Basic flat filters normally last for 30–60 days. Deeper pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you’re unsure if your filter requires replacement, take it out, and tilt it toward the light. Get a new one if you can’t see light through it. 

Filters trap dust, pollen and other particles from your residence’s air, keeping airflow healthy. Disregarding it will impact your home’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency. 

In some instances a dirty filter may even damage your system or cause it to stop working. Frequently replacing it will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more level. 

If someone in your family has allergies, asthma or other respiratory conditions, ask our Experts about how a HEPA filter can lessen symptoms. 

3. Test Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is a good time to check other crucial parts of your air conditioner and other safety systems. 

If you use a programmable thermostat, ensure that it’s running right. If the batteries are running out, get new ones. 

For more control and convenience, think over installing a smart thermostat. They make saving energy much more convenient. And select models can even alert you if there’s an issue with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs to be changed. 

Despite the fact they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is an excellent time to inspect the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Confirming they still have juice delivers peace of mind and an added layer of protection. 

4. Keep Heat Outdoors

One of the smartest ways to increase energy-efficient cooling is to reduce the level of exterior heat seeping into your house. Using quality window treatments including blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can block the sun from affecting indoor temperatures. 

Here are several other ways to keep your home chilly without lowering the thermostat: 

• Turn on ceiling fans when you’re in the room. 
• Turn on your bathroom fan to eliminate heat and humidity when you shower. 

• Keep air vents unobstructed to ensure proper airflow. 
• Use caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows. 

Depend on Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts for Experienced Air Conditioning Maintenance

Our checklist will help your air conditioner run better this summer. But the wisest way you can increase efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some benefits of this service include: 

• Worry-free cooling. 

• Likely cheaper cooling bills. 
• Possibly increasing your air conditioner’s life expectancy. 
• Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty intact. 

Make sure your air conditioning is ready for this summer! Contact the heating and cooling Experts at Bryant Heating & Cooling Service Experts right away! Call us at 226-773-3357 to request your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.