Did you know that cleaning your air conditioner in Tempe before you use it will make it work more efficiently and potentially save you money on future breakdowns? It’s true!
At Peterson Air Care & Home Services, we’re always ready and happy to assist you in cleaning and maintaining your air conditioning unit. You may also be able to perform some of this maintenance yourself if you have the time and desire, though.
Keep reading to learn what you need know to get started, or simply give our Tempe AC maintenance experts a call today!
Begin by removing the cover from your air conditioner’s outside unit. You will most likely need to unscrew it, and you may require assistance lifting or prying it off the coils. Make sure to keep your screws separate. These are sometimes proprietary in size, making replacement difficult.
Before you touch the inside of your air conditioner, make sure it’s turned off and the breaker for it has been flipped. This helps to guarantee that you do not injure yourself or damage the unit. Put on gloves and remove any large debris or bits of debris. Use your vacuum’s brush attachment to gently suction off the coils, being careful not to bend any of the fins.
Finally, use an AC condenser cleaner to clean the unit. Allow this to sit for the period specified on the bottle, which is usually 10-15 minutes. Finally, use your hose to rinse away the cleaner and the filth it has removed. Use a mild setting to avoid bending the fins.
When you’re finished, put the cover back on your air conditioner.
Most air conditioners don’t have replaceable filters. Instead, change your filter every 1-3 months, especially if you use your air conditioner frequently, if you have pets, or if your house is especially dusty. Make sure you get a filter that is the same size and shape as the old one (you can even bring it with you when you go shopping). To correctly replace your filter, follow the instructions on the package or on the unit itself.
If you’re still unsure about how to clean your AC in Tempe, or don’t want to handle it on your own, let our experts assist you. Call Peterson Air Care & Home Services today and we’ll send someone out to conduct your AC maintenance as soon as possible!
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