Being fortunate enough to have a running air conditioning unit in the summer months can make the heat bearable. AC units need proper care and maintenance to stay up and running. Here are four things that you can do to keep your AC from pooping out on the hottest day of the year.
1. General Professional Maintenance
Having an air conditioning professional come out and service your AC unit every two years will keep your unit working well and hopefully extend the life of your air conditioner.
- Have you recently bought a business property and are trying to decide what renovations need to be done? Are you creating a priority list of projects that your facility needs? Here are some reasons why updating your commercial doors should be at the top of your remodeling plans: Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA): If your building is an older structure, its doors may not be suitable for people with mobility issues or other physical challenges.
- If you have a log home, then it is vital that you do a walk around inspection once a year. This will make sure that you are aware of any potential problems before they escalate out of hand. You don't need any special tools to do the inspection. All you have to do is take a slow walk around your house and inspect the logs. Here are the trouble signs you need to watch out for.
- Your garage door spring is a rather simple part, but it is critical for the operation of your entire system. It's important to take a look at your garage door spring every now and then to ensure that there are no issues; otherwise, you and your loved ones could be at risk of injury, or you could end up doing even more damage to your garage door. Luckily, inspecting your garage door is pretty simple.
- Home furnaces generally last between 16 and 20 years before the cost of maintaining the heater becomes more expensive than just replacing the unit. When heaters become too old, they start to show signs of wear. Strange noises and smells, inadequate heat production and regular breakdowns are all signs that your furnace may be on its last leg. If your heater is showing signs that it's time for a replacement, now may be the best time of year to replace the unit.