Four AC Maintenance Tasks And Improvements To Cut Cooling Costs This Summer

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Four AC Maintenance Tasks And Improvements To Cut Cooling Costs This Summer

26 December 2018
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While the weather is cool outside, you will want to be preparing for summer with maintenance and improvements around your home. Winter air conditioner (AC) maintenance will help prevent damage to cooling systems, and improvements will help you save energy when you start using your AC. Here are some air conditioning maintenance and improvement tips to help cut your cooling costs this summer.

1. Covering Condensing Units and Protecting AC Parts from Winter Freezes

The condensing units of air conditioners are vulnerable to wear and damage because they are outside in the elements. To protect your AC during the winter months, cover the top of the unit to protect it from winter weather. You may also want to protect other AC parts that are vulnerable to damage during the winter months, such as condensation drain lines and other components that are exposed to cold temperatures and weather.

2. Addressing Issues with Air Ducts That Leak and Cause HVAC Energy Waste

The air ducts of your AC may be vulnerable to damage due to things like water and pests. This damage and normal wear can cause leaks. You will want to do routine inspections of your ducts for air leak problems and repair them to stop energy loss. Doing this will also prevent problems with moisture and condensation that forms on ducts and causes mold and mildew problems with your ductwork.

3. Updating Thermostats and Using Zoned HVAC Design for Energy Efficiency

Today, modern heating and cooling systems have zoned heating and air conditioning designs. These are systems that use separate thermostats to control the air conditioning in different areas of zones of your home to maximize energy efficiency. Consider updating the thermostats in your home with programmable thermostat and talk with an HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) contractor about options to improve the zoned air conditioning design of your system.

4. Energy-Efficient AC Unit Replacements and Upgrades with Additional Systems

Older AC units can be outdated and inefficient, which is why you may want to consider replacement to reduce AC repair and energy costs. Today, there are options like heat pump systems that can efficiently cool your home and provide some heating. Additionally, there are options like ductless ACs that you may want to consider adding to your home in areas like garages, small home additions, and basements.

These are some AC maintenance and improvements that will help cut your cooling costs. When you get ready to start with major maintenance projects to get ready for summer, contact an HVAC contractor and talk to them about some of these tasks that need to be completed.