Many maintenance steps are frequently taken around the abode as New Yorkers prepare for the fall and winter season. Now is the ideal time to prepare your New York for the cold winters and the abuse the exterior deals with. We become less and less dependent on the air conditioner as the temperatures continue to decrease as we progress further into fall weather. As you use the AC less and less as the fall continues, the central heating will be used more and more. Now is the best time to prepare your air conditioning system for fall in its off season and we at New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing would like to share how to prepare your air conditioner.
Clean & Clear Around AC Condenser Unit
The surrounding area and condenser unit need to be cleaned. The unit outside your home is the condenser unit. The unit is often layer with dirt and debris by the end of the summer that should be gently cleaned off, using all the care to not bend the fins. The performance is impeded if the clutter and landscape foliage creeps in on the unit. Make certain to trim back the grass, pull the weeds, and prune the trees that are too close in addition to cleaning off the dirt and muck. Whenever applicable and no less than 1 foot, the unit needs at least 3 feet of clearance. Many professionals typically include it in the maintenance services if you are uncomfortable with cleaning the unit.
How Do You Maintain an Air Filter?
You need to replace or clean it throughout the year depending on the type of your filter. Though it is also the most commonly forgotten, this maintenance step is one of the simplest tasks for homeowners. Causing unnecessary strain on the HVAC system, which leads to higher operating costs as well as frequent repairs is when the filters’ capacity is filled to the max, the airflow is restricted. Those with pets, people who smoke indoors, and those who are prone to asthma and allergies should have their filters changed or cleaned every 4-6 weeks, otherwise the filters need attention, at the minimum, once every 3 months.
Adjust Thermostat
It is important to set your smart thermostat or programmable thermostat to reflect the reduced temperatures with cool nights and cooler mornings fall brings.
Schedule a Professional Tune-Up Service
At the very least, an inspections service to ensure there are no serious concerns if you did not get the AC tune-up service in spring, it’s important to get it done now. You can ensure the air conditioning system is serviced in addition to the heating system to prepare for its use as the cool temperatures grow closer with a full HVAC system tune-up, however. Technicians clean, lube and replace any worn parts during the tune-ups. Also, all the electrical systems are managed, and the performance and safety features are evaluated. Make certain a reputable expert is providing your HVAC system maintenance services.
Central Air Conditioning, Furnace & Boiler Heating Maintenance, Repair, Replacement & More in Bedford Hills, Manhattan, Flushing, Queens, Brooklyn & The Bronx, New York
In order to help prepare the air conditioner for dormancy and the heating system for use, New York Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing is readily available to provide HVAC system maintenance services. Call us today to get started!
