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AC Unit Care for New Homeowners

It never fails. HVAC systems always seem to falter when the weather is at its coldest or hottest. Knowledge about your system will go a long way to keeping it operating well. Read on for tips to help you care for your AC unit.

Before making that repair phone call, make sure you know the specifics about your particular AC unit. Take a look at the system or the owner’s manual to find the name and model number. If you have to have someone come out to repair the unit, you will be able to help the contractor understand more about what is going on.


TIP! Before choosing an HVAC contractor, think of what you wish to have done. You can’t get a decent estimate over a telephone, so disregard those numbers and wait until they view your system.


Before choosing an HVAC contractor, think of what you wish to have done. It is going to be hard to get a price estimate on the phone if the current system isn’t something they’ve seen. If you can’t explain changes you’ve made, the process will be even more difficult. So be aware of this information ahead of time.

Help the outside condenser fan run efficiently by cleaning the coils and fan blades before the summer starts. Except when cleaning the outside, turn the unit off when performing any type of maintenance. Keep the exterior of the condenser unit free of debris.

If you have units that are condensers outside of the home, keep them free of debris. You don’t know the amount of stuff that can pile up right after heavy winds or a storm. It can get overheated, which will cause problems with the whole system.


TIP! If you have condenser units outside your home, be sure to clean out the debris from them often. Falling leaves and wind or rain may cause debris to reduce the efficiency of your unit.


Make sure clippings don’t get on your outdoor units when your mowing your lawn. Instead, make sure that the grass is shooting in the opposite direction. The same thing should go on when you blow leaves, so take your time when you’re working around HVAC units that are around when you’re blowing debris around.

It’s a good idea to put your outdoor compressor in a shady area. The cooler air that the unit can suck in, the less work it will need to do to further cool the air.

Have your heating and cooling system inspected twice a year. Your system should be inspected in spring and fall. Even if you do not detect a problem, you can identify and fix any potential problems when you have it checked.


TIP! Do not allow grass clippings to cover the outdoor unit of your HVAC system. Shoot grass the other way.


Having to use a HVAC contractor might be daunting if you don’t have proper information. However, with the right knowledge, the process need not be so terrible. We hope we’ve helped you prepare your AC unit for future use! As always, you can count on us for AC services here in Odenton, Laurel, Severna Park and the surrounding area. Call us to schedule service for your AC!