9 Air Conditioning tips to prevent costly breakdowns

5/3/2017 (Permalink)

A/C Duct after cleaning.

It is getting warmer in New England & homeowners will soon be turning on their Air Conditioning units. Appropriate maintenance at the beginning of the cooling season is one of the best ways to prevent an air conditioning breakdown. Prevention is the key to avoiding an air conditioning emergency in the height of summer. Here are nine maintenance tips that can help you avoid a costly air conditioning repair:

1) Energize the crankcase heater

2) Clean outside coils twice per year

3) Inspect the compressor motor starter

4) Check/ replace moisture filters

5) Check refrigerant charge

6) Check for leaks

7) Clean evaporators

8) Protect electrical equipment

9) Familiarize yourself with normal operating conditions of the system

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