Allied Air Conditioning and Heating Offers Good Tips For Maintaining AC Systems

by | Jul 17, 2013 | Construction and Maintenance

Do you need to do some work on your air conditioning system because it does not put out much air? If so, you can try to troubleshoot it yourself or call Allied Air Conditioning and Heating to work on your system whether you have separate systems for heating and cooling or an HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system that controls your indoor air quality. One of the best ways to keep your air conditioning system from breaking down to begin with is to keep it properly maintained and cleaned,

A centralized air conditioning system will have two separate parts to it. The condenser unit is located outside the house. It’s usually on a concrete slab but can be on another kind of surface that provides stability and is conducive to the proper functioning of the entire ac system. The evaporator is located in the plenum or main duct junction above the furnace.

The evaporator needs to be cleaned about once a year. After gaining access to the evaporator, use a large stiff brush to clean the underside. It’s helpful to have a large mirror so you can see all parts of the ac system that you can’t access easily. You can pull the evaporator out gently so you can clean all around it. Even if it’s connected to the rest of the system with pipes that are stiff, it can still be maneuvered slowly for cleaning purposes. Clean the evaporator tray by pulling it out. The condensation in it needs to be poured out as it’s a good breeding ground for certain fungi. After you finish this put the tray back into place. You will also need to replace any insulation and tape go in front of the evaporator after you push the evaporator back into place.

After cleaning the evaporator, it’s time to work on the maintenance of the condenser. This will entail a little yard work by keeping grass, vines, and weeds away from the unit or removing debris that is on it already to keep air flowing properly. Purchase a cost-friendly coil cleaner to clean the fins very carefully by only using a soft brush. You can get a fin comb to help with this process also. In addition, make sure the padded the condenser is on is level. You can call Allied Air Conditioning and Heating if you need further assistance with this task.

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