How To Avoid An AC Unit Repair This Summer

Don’t let this be the cause of an ac unit repair.

Springtime is in the air here in Boise, and each year at about this time, I like to remind Boise homeowners on some things they can do to avoid an ac unit repair this summer.

Unfortunately,  air conditioning systems do break down, and malfunction from time to time, and the worst time for those malfunctions to occur, is right in the dead heat of summer.  The good news is that many common AC unit malfunctions can be prevented by taking some simple steps right now.  These simple steps can help avoid costly repairs in the future.

Notice a strange sound coming from your air conditioner? Don’t ignore it!
Homeowners tend to notice when an appliance is “off” inside the house, whether it is a heating system, dishwasher or dryer. When you hear any “weird” sounds coming from your air conditioner, don’t assume that it will eventually go away. It is best to take this as a sign that an issue may have developed over the winter months while the device sat unused. Call us here at Value Heating right away to schedule an appointment. Often when issues are caught early they are much less expensive to remedy.

Don’t forget about maintenance to avoid an ac unit repair.

Has it been more that two years since your AC unit has been cleaned or serviced?   If so, now is the best time to schedule – don’t wait until summer to schedule.  It is a good rule of thumb to have a technician out every year, but at least once every two years to perform a complete HVAC system check and to perform routine cleaning and maintenance on your air conditioning unit. It’s an easy phone call, but an even easier one to forget, as many homeowners tend to let this scheduled check slip through the cracks. Maintenance helps to ensure your system is working the way it should and running with optimal energy efficiency. Don’t skip this! Often maintenance can uncover easy and inexpensive fixes that would lead to costly system repairs down the road.

Keep things clean around the AC unit.
Keep the area around your A/C unit clear and free from any type of debris. It is easy for weeds and foliage to become overgrown, which can inhibit an air conditioner from operating efficiently.

Filters, filters, filters.
I know I sound like a broken record, but for good reason.   Changing air filters is inexpensive, and easy to do, and what a difference clean filters can make!. It is truly amazing just how clogged an air filter can become, and how it negatively impacts the performance of the A/C unit. Clogged filters restrict air flow, making your system work twice as hard, which causes an imbalance with the heating and cooling process.  We recommend that you change your air filter every three to six months.  If you do not know where your filters are, what sizes to buy, or how to replace them, then please give us a call, and we’ll be happy to help.

As always, we offer a full 16 point air conditioning system inspection for only $85 – call today to schedule! 208-938-2000