With spring underway and summer just around the corner, it’s time to prepare all aspects of our lives for the hotter weather, and that involves our homes. It may not be time to turn on your air conditioner just yet, but you should still be thinking about how you will stay comfy this season in Crystal and Twin Cities. The top way to make sure that you will have a comfortable summer is by turning on your system now, before it gets too warm and you realize that you need air conditioner repairs. Here are a handful of tricks to make sure your system, and your house, is properly equipped for the heat:
Try it out now!
It really is helpful to give your system a test run ASAP. You don’t want your air conditioner to fail on the hottest day of the year and make your home unpleasant. Instead, switching your thermostat to its cooling mode and letting it run, even for a few minutes, will be a perfect test that can save you a lot of future issues. Make sure that cool air is flowing into your home, and if it’s not, here are a couple of things to examine before calling the experts at GV Heating & Air:
- Make sure your system was set to cool. It’s an easy mistake and one that is made regularly, but if you haven’t flipped your thermostat from the heat setting, cool air won’t be flowing. Simple setback, uncomplicated solution!
- Check the unit outside. Double check to see if there are any barriers around your system, such as items or dirt, that can jam your air flow and cool air production.
- Change your filters. Per usual, this step is critical to refining the functionality of your air conditioning system. With clean and new filters, your cool air will be cleaner and it will establish an simpler environment for air to flow through.
Once you’ve tested things out – your system is adjusted to cool, and the unit and filters are clean – and you still aren’t getting any cool air, it’s time to call in the specialists if there are issues. Annual air conditioner service should be on your radar this time of the year nonetheless, so now is the best time to inspect every piece of your system before the new season hits. The specialists at GV Heating & Air will not only fix the current issue at hand, but they will also address any small potential issues that could turn into bigger problems later.
Chances are that if your home isn’t cooling effortlessly, your system might be lacking refrigerant based on low levels or even a leak. If you noticed that ice was establishing when you examined your outdoor unit, that may be an indicator that you need more refrigerant. In an air conditioner maintenance check, our professionals can take care of any leaks in your lines or refrigerant shortages.
Everyone trusts their air conditioner to get them through the summer and it can be easy to ignore how crucial your system is to your summer ease. Don’t fret about your air conditioner shutting down and instead, be practical about testing and servicing your system before the heat wave arrives. If you have any questions about your system or want to set up that regular air conditioner service, call our professionals at 763-535-2000 or set up an appointment with us online.