Functioning air conditioning systems are a necessity during the hot Colorado summer. Not only is it uncomfortable to lose AC during the hottest season of the year, but it can also be dangerous for young children or the elderly population. 

If losing AC during the summer concerns you, or you want to save some money on your energy bill, keep reading to learn more about our helpful summer HVAC tips. Here are five useful hints on how to keep your AC unit running smoothly throughout the hottest months of the year. 

1. Get Annual Maintenance Appointments

HVAC systems need regular maintenance, just like cars and other machinery. If you allow your unit to build up dirt or fail to replace certain parts when they wear and/or break down, you could create a more expensive problem than if you had treated it early on. Depending on how often you run your AC unit, you should get your air conditioning serviced at least once a year. If you run your AC or HVAC system for more than four or five months out of the year, you should schedule bi-annual maintenance. You can hire Front Range HVAC reliable HVAC services for yearly maintenance appointments. Our company can catch problems early on and thus suggest cheaper repair options. We strive to advise our customers on affordable maintenance to ensure the units run for years to come. 

2. Fire Up Your Unit Before Summer Begins

You should always start your unit about a month before you need it. This will help you determine if you need to schedule an AC tune-up ahead of time. If your unit makes strange noises, produces weird smells, leaks, cycles on and off, or any other abnormal symptoms, you should contact a maintenance service. By catching a problem before the summer season begins, you put less stress on your unit and ensure that your AC is ready to go when temperatures start to rise. 

3. Clean the Vents and Outdoor Unit

HVAC units can easily become clogged by dust and debris. They can also cycle dirty air throughout your home if not properly cleaned, thus lowering your air quality significantly. Both problems can cause reduced efficiency of your unit and affect your health.

AC units have an outdoor component that requires regular cleaning. Many important parts that help your air conditioner run are located in the outside unit, such as condenser coils, compressors, and a fan. When the outdoor unit becomes blocked with debris, it can cause the system to malfunction. Keeping this part clean and cutting any grass or weeds that grow around it can significantly reduce the risk of glitching. You should also consider hiring professional cleaning services for indoor units, outdoor components, vents, and ductwork. These parts connect to create an AC system, meaning that the dust and debris from one part can affect the entire structure. Front Range HVAC can professionally do that for you!

4. Close the Blinds

Closing the blinds is one of our most recommended energy savings tips. You should always shut the blinds in parts of the house where there is a lot of sun. UV rays can quickly heat up rooms within your house, which will cause your AC unit to work harder to cool temperatures down. By closing the blinds, you are not only blocking the UV rays, but you are also providing your windows with added insulation. Hot air can easily slip through any cracks or poorly insulated window openings, and blinds can help block out the heat.

 

5. Consider Updating Your Unit

If you’ve tried all of these tips and your HVAC unit is still not sufficiently cooling your home, it may be time to invest in an upgraded system. An older unit may actually be costing you more money each year due to cooling loss and excess waste. Newer models of air conditioners are being made even more energy efficient and sometimes offer more ways to help lower energy bills.

 

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