Sure Fire Ways to Kill Your Air Conditioner…Don’t do this.Air Conditioning ContractorsUpdated on Jan 31, 2018 View more like this | Visit LAKE WORTH, FL | Contact EDS Air Conditioning |
One of the worst things that could happen to you during the summer is to have your air conditioner die on you, as the intense Florida summer heat can be awful. But here’s some news, the AC unit didn’t just die on its own. More times than not, it’s due to us and our handling, or the lack thereof. We tend to kill our air conditioner units unknowingly. Experts say your AC unit should last for about fifteen years or more. Great! So if it dies on you before it’s time, you just might be the culprit. Knowing how you may be killing your AC unknowingly is important to prevent damage and save you cost from costly repairs. Here’s how to keep you cool.
Lack of Servicing
This is one of the major reasons AC units get damaged. Like any other machine, AC units should be serviced regularly to keep it running effectively as well as prolong its life. Your AC unit should be serviced at least once a year by expert technicians, to help you avert any looming crisis. Remember, AC units are like a car, they must get serviced regularly.
Filter Change
A clogged-up filter restricts airflow indoors, as well as across the evaporator coil, inadvertently reducing the cooling capacity and thus overworking the compressor. An overworked compressor will regularly overheat, leading to the damage of the unit. Therefore, it is recommended to change the filter of your units at least four times a year. In addition to prolonging the life of the unit, a clear filter also lowers the unit’s energy consumption and can keep your family’s allergies in check.
Overworking
It’s hot ten months out of the year in Florida but when your AC unit works hard all the time without taking a break, it will definitely get damaged. Give your unit breaks from time to time, to allow the unit to recover. Also, changing the temperatures of your units within shorts periods is another way to overwork it, as the unit has to work harder to accommodate these constant temperature changes.
Build-up of Ice
Ice build-up on ACs happen when the space it’s cooling is larger than the unit or the unit not having enough refrigerant. When ice builds up, the unit’s motor can blow up, and a total replacement will be required. When there is a build-up of ice on your unit, experts advise that you allow it to thaw, then call on an expert.
Long Lasting Air Conditioner
Avoiding these bad habits will enable your air conditioner to last the prescribed full fifteen years or more. To ensure that your air conditioner last long, you need to have expert air conditioning technicians on hand, such as those at EDS Air-conditioning and Plumbing, who are experts at delivering quality air conditioning service.
Lack of Servicing
This is one of the major reasons AC units get damaged. Like any other machine, AC units should be serviced regularly to keep it running effectively as well as prolong its life. Your AC unit should be serviced at least once a year by expert technicians, to help you avert any looming crisis. Remember, AC units are like a car, they must get serviced regularly.
Filter Change
A clogged-up filter restricts airflow indoors, as well as across the evaporator coil, inadvertently reducing the cooling capacity and thus overworking the compressor. An overworked compressor will regularly overheat, leading to the damage of the unit. Therefore, it is recommended to change the filter of your units at least four times a year. In addition to prolonging the life of the unit, a clear filter also lowers the unit’s energy consumption and can keep your family’s allergies in check.
Overworking
It’s hot ten months out of the year in Florida but when your AC unit works hard all the time without taking a break, it will definitely get damaged. Give your unit breaks from time to time, to allow the unit to recover. Also, changing the temperatures of your units within shorts periods is another way to overwork it, as the unit has to work harder to accommodate these constant temperature changes.
Build-up of Ice
Ice build-up on ACs happen when the space it’s cooling is larger than the unit or the unit not having enough refrigerant. When ice builds up, the unit’s motor can blow up, and a total replacement will be required. When there is a build-up of ice on your unit, experts advise that you allow it to thaw, then call on an expert.
Long Lasting Air Conditioner
Avoiding these bad habits will enable your air conditioner to last the prescribed full fifteen years or more. To ensure that your air conditioner last long, you need to have expert air conditioning technicians on hand, such as those at EDS Air-conditioning and Plumbing, who are experts at delivering quality air conditioning service.
