Top Air Conditioning Repair Tips to Steal From the Pros
When learning something new, the best thing a person can do is turn to the pros. Watching the experts and how they approach something can teach some incredible lessons and help avoid initial mistakes. For example, if someone is learning how to start their own business, they should look to the most successful business people they know.
Studying the people who have successfully built a business will allow that person to be more likely to succeed. The same is true for fixing up the home and managing air conditioning repair. Homeowners should turn to the HVAC pros to learn the best repair methods.
HVAC professionals have a specific way they go about troubleshooting and solving issues, so homeowners should “do as the Romans do” if they want air conditioning repair in the best way possible. Here are the steps that the HVAC pros will take.
First, Check the Thermostat
Homeowners tend to jump the gun when it comes to air conditioning repairs. They automatically assume that something on the AC unit is broken or out of place, but the issue could lie somewhere as simple as the thermostat settings.Avoid the panic of assuming that the AC is completely broken, and check the basics first. If the AC doesn’t seem to be working properly, and the home is warmer than it should be, check the thermostat settings.
It could be set at the wrong temperature or it could have been turned off accidentally. Especially if there are little kids in the house, everyone knows they like to press any buttons they can get their little hands on! If it’s not the settings or power button, check to see that the batteries are still working. Switching out dead batteries is a common solution to a malfunctioning AC unit.
Next, Change the Air Filter
A dirty air filter can mess up an AC unit’s overall performance. Air filters collect dust, dirt, pollen, and other contaminants. But over time, they get pretty full and can’t trap anything more. When this happens, dirt will make its way through the rest of the home. Additionally, it prevents the cool air that the AC unit is producing from traveling through the vents.
Trying to clean air filters won’t work either. The dust, dirt, and pollen get trapped deep in the air filters, so trying to clean the filter with a vacuum or washing the filter won’t work. However, simply replacing the air filter will work! Therefore, if the AC unit isn’t working properly, check to see if the air filter is dirty.
Finally, Clean the AC System
The final thing that an HVAC professional will do is clean the AC system. Having a gunky central AC system can create a lot of problems. When it’s covered in dust and debris, it won’t be working efficiently, if at all! It’s truly important to regularly clean the HVAC system, especially if the home has frequent AC-related problems.It’s best to contact an HVAC professional to come out and clean the AC unit, as they will have the proper tools to clean off dust, dirt, leaves, and other debris that sits on the outside of the unit and the individual components of the unit, such as the coils. Having a professional on-site to clean the AC unit will also ensure that no damage is done and that all maintenance is up to code and ready to roll!
About 1st Choice Air Solutions
1st Choice Air Solutions is here to keep the home running as it should. No matter what mother nature has in store, their HVAC professionals are available 24/7 to restore comfort to the property as soon as possible. They strive to be the best in the industry and are so much more than the average service company - they are in the customer satisfaction business.
