Consolidate these essential tips to prepare your AC unit, ensuring it’s primed and fully equipped to tackle the impending task with efficiency and effectiveness.
Keep reading for a few tips to get your AC ready for the heat wave.
How to Prepare Your AC for a Heat Wave
By taking some simple steps now, you can avoid the headache of a broken AC unit when the temperatures start to rise.
1. Schedule a tune-up.
Just like your car, your AC unit needs regular maintenance to run its best. Schedule a tune-up with a qualified HVAC technician before the heat wave hits so you can be sure your unit is in good working order. This tune-up should include a thorough inspection of your unit, as well as cleaning the coils and other parts.
2. Change your air filter.
A clean air filter is important for two reasons: it helps your AC unit run more efficiently, and it improves the quality of the air in your home. Most filters should be changed every three months, but during the summer months when your AC unit is running constantly, you may need to change it more often. Check your filter monthly and change it as needed.
3. Keep your windows and doors closed.
One of the easiest ways to keep cool air in and hot air out is to make sure all of your windows and doors are properly sealed and insulated. Check for gaps or cracks around doors and windows and seal them with caulk or weatherstripping. You may also want to invest in some window treatments that can help keep your home cooler, such as blackout curtains or shades.
4. Use fans wisely.
Ceiling fans and portable fans can be great tools for keeping cool, but they only work if used correctly. Ceiling fans should be running counterclockwise in the summer so that they push cool air down into the room; in the winter, they should run clockwise so they pull warm air up into the room. And be sure to turn off any fans when you leave the room; otherwise, they are just wasting energy.
Contact Landmark Air Canberra Now!
Do not wait until the heat wave hits to find out that your AC unit is not up to the task. Contact Landmark Air Canberra today, and we will make sure your AC is ready for anything.
We offer a variety of services, including tune-ups, repairs, and replacements, so you can be sure your AC unit is in good working order. We also offer maintenance plans to keep your AC unit running smoothly all year long.
Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you prepare for the heat wave!
