Preparing for Your Big Day

Posted on: 17 November 2020

As soon as the weather breaks in spring, you will be cranking the AC up. This also means that some maintenance needs to be done. You should start thinking about maintenance before summer arrives. The following AC maintenance should be done to prepare yourself for summer:

Cleaning the AC Condensing Unit to Start 

The condensing unit is the first area where you will want to start with maintenance. You are going to need to clean the unit. Before it can be cleaned, there may be weatherization. The first thing is to have the weatherization materials removed. The following work needs to be done to clean the condensing unit:

• Removing the AC unit cover
• Unplugging the condensing coils
• Turning the main AC power switch off

This work needs to be done to clean your AC condensing unit. It is important to clean the unit to prevent problems like ice on components during the summer heat. If your system has frequent problems with ice, clean it at least once every summer.

Caring For Ductwork Before Using The AC

During the winter weather, ducts are often damaged. Repairing ducts will prevent problems with energy loss during the summer months. These ductwork problems can be due to different causes. Some of the problems that need to be repaired include:

• Checking the ducts for damage due to pests
• Repairing any damaged duct insulation
• Cleaning problems with mold due to moisture
• Adjusting and repairing the HVAC dampers

These ductwork problems will need to be repaired before you turn your AC on. If there are serious problems with mold, you may need professional help. You can prevent problems with moisture and mold by regularly repairing damaged insulation.

Checking the AC for Leaks

There may also be problems with AC refrigerant leaks. These leaks need to be repaired as part of the spring maintenance. Follow these steps to check your system for leaks:

• Testing the AC compressor
• Inspecting coils for damage
• Checking the refrigerant levels
• Charging the system if no leaks are found

After the unit has been inspected for leaks, it can be charged. Sometimes, only small repairs are needed. After these minor repairs, the system can be charged. If major repairs are needed, you may need to have this work done before charging the gas.

The maintenance that you start in spring will reduce problems throughout the summer. Call an AC maintenance service to get started with the work for your air conditioning.