Service Tips To Make Sure Your Air Conditioner Works Well All Summer

It may still be cold and rainy in many parts of the country this spring, but the heat of summer is not far off. It is best to make sure you are ready to cool your home from the heat by preparing your air conditioner for summer and having a plan or knowledge of what to do if your air conditioner goes out. Here are some tips to help you keep your air conditioner working well and tuned-up to keep you cool this summer.

Troubleshoot Your AC

When your air conditioner stops working, it may be due to something simple you can troubleshoot yourself to get it up and working again. For example, you may not have switched your home ventilation system from heat to cool from winter, so you will simply need to make sure it is changed. Also, make sure the breaker switch to your air conditioner has not been tripped, which can happen when you first turn on your unit for the season.

Next, check to make sure your air filter is changed or cleaned if it is a washable filter. It can be easy to forget about doing this step during the transition of your heating running in winter to turning on your air conditioner in summer. A dirty air filter can clog the air flow into your unit and make your air conditioner motor overheat and even stop working completely. It can also limit the air flow so your home does not stay cool. 

Hire a Professional

When you have done all you can to get your air conditioner working and you are still unsuccessful, it is time to call in a service professional. Consider the age of your air conditioner and if it is still under a manufacturer's warranty. For example, if you have recently purchased your home and the unit is brand-new, or if you have had the unit installed and is still covered, contact the warranty company about hiring the repairs.

Also, if you have a home warranty on your home, it likely covers your air conditioner. Contact the home warranty company to arrange a service call for repair. You will usually only need to pay a service call fee under the terms of the home warranty, then the warranty company will cover the rest of the repair.

In addition to completing the repairs on your air conditioner to get it back up and running, also ask your service professional about having a tune-up completed on your system. A tune-up is a good way to make sure the unit is in good repair, and it can help you avoid break-downs in the future. A professional tune-up is recommended at the beginning of each summer. For more information, contact a residential air conditioning repair contractor.