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Hot, Hot, Hot
At this time of the year, air conditioning can be considered a blessing. Even if you do not have central air, options such as fans, window units and alternate cooling techniques play an important role in our summer comfort. Please take a moment to consider the following summer cooling tips and precautions.
Central A/C units:
Yearly professional inspection and maintenance
- Check for Freon leaks
- Inspect electrical connections and components
- Inspect and clean the coils, condenser and filters
- Calibrate thermostat
- Tune-up motor and related mechanical functions
- Secure the A/C unit on a level slab
Regular owner inspection and maintenance
- Change filters
- Clear debris from the A/C unit
- Keep plants, shrubs and fencing a good distance from unit
- Program the thermostat for occupied and unoccupied times
Window A/C units:
- Seal gaps around window units as cool air will escape and hot air will infiltrate
- Inspect electrical cord and socket for wear and tear
- Turn off and unplug unit when the space is unoccupied
- Remove exterior debris from unit
- Clean and replace filter
Free-standing and ceiling fans:
- Secure free-standing fans away from high traffic areas
- Keep them out of the reach of children
- Avoid the use of extension cords
- Turn off and unplug fans when the space is unoccupied
- Perform regular professional electrical inspection on ceiling fans and inspect brackets and blades for secure attachment to the ceiling and base
As always, we recommend hiring a licensed professional to perform all inspections. Do not allow anyone other than a hired professional to ascend to the ceiling or roof for fan and/ or a/c unit inspections.
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