During the summer and spring seasons, your air conditioning unit will go through on and off cycles approximately 3-4 times per hour. Depending on room temperature, your cooling system could potentially run for 3,250 hours for the combined seasons. When you consider that air conditioners are critical components of any home, you need to make sure you get the most from the system while boosting its efficiency, thereby ensuring it runs at optimal cooling levels.
- Save Money And Energy By Controlling Air Using A Programmed Thermostat
The thermostat component fitted in most air conditioning systems acts as a command central unit. Therefore, you should take charge by using a programmable thermostat, as this saves you money and energy in the long run. The programmable thermostats typically save as much as 10% more energy, which translates to lower cooling and heating costs while boosting your HVAC system’s longevity. These modern thermostats achieve this by adjusting temperature gradually on a specific schedule. Running an AC unit with no programmable thermostat means you might get back home only to find the interior is too warm.
- Air Filter Replacement
During summertime, the air conditioner filters work extra hard, so you should check them more often. Routinely cleaning or replacing AC filters ensures that you get maximum airflow and optimal Victoria, BC cooling temperatures. Furthermore, replacing the filter potentially reduces energy consumption by 15%. The quickest and most common blockers of filters are shedding pets and foot traffic. In addition, dirt particles that cause air filter clogging emanate from streets with heavy traffic, nearby construction sites, and remodeling projects. It is therefore advisable that you clean or change AC air filters at least once every year.
- Use The Register Vents Properly
Many homeowners often resort to closing vents in the unused rooms. It is important to note that the exterior walls hold the home insulation and when these vents are shut and rooms get overly cold or warm, the temperatures are absorbed through the walls of adjoining rooms. Additionally, closing many vents at a time might cause your furnace or cooling system to develop problems. Always check that the open vents are not blocked at any time by your furniture or other belongings.
- Free The AC Compressor
The job of the condenser is to collect air from outside. Whenever there is any kind of restriction, airflow is reduced. Airflow restriction means your air conditioning unit will work extra hard to collect the air needed to function more efficiently, which often leads to strains and possible system breakdowns.
You can prevent the need for frequent AC repairs and maintain the system’s optimal operating levels by keeping the compressor component clear of any obstructions, including shrubs, decks, and debris. In any case, most heat pumps and AC units are designed to endure the extreme weather conditions. Therefore, there is absolutely no need to cover them up because this will do them more harm.
Even if the coil of your air conditioning system looks clean, you could still find grime, grease, and dirt in the fins, which might cause an obstruction in the coil. Thankfully, you can call an HVAC specialist to clean up and complete routine maintenance on your system.