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Ah summer. The picnics, the lemonade, the barbeques\u2014and the high energy bills. It may seem idyllic now, but in just a few short weeks, you\u2019ll be peeling yourself off car seats and working the dial on your thermostat so hard it\u2019s a wonder you don\u2019t give yourself carpal tunnel syndrome.<\/p>\n

Electricity consumption spikes during the summer and winter\u2014the Energy Information Association says peak use for these parts of the year sometimes reaches 67 billion kilowatt hours a month<\/a>! If you have an older, inefficient or poorly maintained air conditioner, it\u2019s not helping matters. A unit rated at 10 SEER could cost you 20 to 40 percent more to operate<\/a> than today\u2019s higher performance models. Meanwhile, lapses in maintenance\u2014even something as small as forgetting to change the filters\u2014can cause noticeable fluctuations inside your HVAC unit and ducts, or even a total system failure.<\/p>\n

The good news is that with a little upkeep, most units will be quietly humming away all summer. Follow these tips for no-sweat air conditioner maintenance<\/a>.<\/p>\n

No, Really\u2014Change Your Filters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s not just a scam perpetrated by AC manufacturers. Dirty filters really do lower AC performance. Here\u2019s what happens when you don\u2019t change them: the blocked filter leads to a system pressure drop, and then, as a consequence, you can compromise the unit\u2019s airflow so your air conditioner doesn\u2019t work as well. That sets off a chain reaction. Your system will work harder to reach the settings on the thermostat, at the expense of its internal components. That means parts will wear out faster\u2014and consume more energy to cool your home\u2014and you\u2019ll feel the effects your pocketbook. Plan on changing the filters once every 90 days, or more frequently if you have pets in your home. Because who wants to go without air conditioning in the summer?<\/p>\n

Cleaning Condenser Coils Keeps Systems Blowing Clear<\/strong><\/h3>\n

But filters aren\u2019t the only ones doing the dirty work in your unit. Your AC\u2019s condenser coils, generally located in the system\u2019s outdoor unit, can become coated over time with dust, fallen leaves, pet hair, cut grass, and any other particles floating around in the air. This causes performance to drop off, since the coil\u2019s job is to transfer heat from indoors, allowing the refrigerant to function properly. In fact, dirty coils could cause inefficiencies of up to 30 percent<\/a>, which is quite a lot for a little bit of dust. Most homeowners find that they can easily clean coils themselves with a little education. A soft-bristled brush, hose or pressure washer are generally enough to get the job done. Additionally, you may also want to trim branches or brush near the outdoor unit to keep debris from collecting inside.<\/p>\n

And So Does Clearing the Condensate Drain Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Your AC actually has two functions: the first, obviously, is to push cooled air into your home. The second is to wring moisture out of the interiors, since high humidity makes you feel a lot warmer than it really is. When everything\u2019s working like it should, that moisture travels from your unit to the condensate drain line. But over time, without maintenance, drain lines may become clogged, which forces the collected water back inside the unit. Leaks may then form around the system, which can lead to considerable water damage throughout your home. To prevent these kinds of drain backups, flush the drain line with a little bit of bleach\u2014it will also kill off mold that\u2019s beginning to grow.<\/p>\n

The Professional Maintenance Package: Good Deal or Total Scam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t feel like getting your hands dirty, a professional service agreement may be right up your alley. Under these contracts, an HVAC technician<\/a> agrees to visit your home once or twice a year to perform an AC tune-up. Professionals<\/a> inspect your filters, refrigerant levels, and air pressure, among other checks. The idea is to spot problems before they turn into full-blown failures. However, the HVAC industry doesn\u2019t exactly agree on just how valuable these kinds of service contracts really are. Typically, they run homeowners somewhere between $150 to $500 a year, which is pretty steep considering that the average AC replacement<\/a> costs roughly $5,000. Some service people will tell you that the most common issues, like a capacitor failure, are difficult to diagnose ahead of time. On the other hand, many companies offer priority repairs for customers who purchase service agreements, which can be worth its weight in gold during an AC failure. The manufacturer\u2019s warranty may require this kind of maintenance before it will cover repairs to your unit, so it\u2019s worth weighing the pros and cons.<\/p>\n

Opt for a High Efficiency Unit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If your air conditioner is on its last legs, it may be a good idea to have it switched out for a more efficient unit. AC technology has evolved a lot in the past 20 years, which means today\u2019s units use a lot less energy than their predecessors. The very most efficient units on the market right now have efficiency ratings of up to 25 SEER\u2014compare that to the old 10 SEER<\/p>\n

units you might have seen in homes in the 90s. An HVAC replacement<\/a> ensures that your home stays cool and comfortable all year. Some modern models have sensors that shut systems down when a repair is needed so that you don\u2019t blow out your whole unit. Plus, you\u2019ll definitely breathe a sigh of relief when you\u2019re paying the bills. With a new, well-maintained unit, summer cooling will be easy-breezy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In just a few short weeks, you\u2019ll be peeling yourself off car seats and working the dial on your thermostat so hard it\u2019s a wonder you don\u2019t give yourself carpal tunnel syndrome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":487,"featured_media":57969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"default","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[34278],"tags":[4267],"coauthors":[34251],"class_list":["post-57967","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-improvement","tag-home-maintenance-improvement"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPreparing for the Heat: Your HVAC Summer Checklist - Redfin<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Even not taking care small issues can have an effect on your HVAC system. 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