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An air conditioner needs regular maintenance to keep you cool during summer. You must pay close attention to the coils, fins, filters, and all other parts for the unit to function efficiently. Negligence of simple tasks could lead to consistent decline in the performance of your air conditioner. Energy consumption may also increase steadily raising its costs of operation. Here are simple DIY tasks to help you service and maintain your unit.
Shut Off Power
Before you begin the cleaning process, avoid any dangers involved with electricity by shutting down the main supply of power to your unit. Disconnect all the wires after the unit is completely switched off.
Clean or Replace Filters
Cleaning or replacing air conditioner filters is one of the most important maintenance tasks. Dirty and clogged filters block the normal flow of air reducing the system's efficiency. Obstruction of normal airflow may allow dirt into the evaporator coil. This may impair the heat absorbing capacity of the coil. Some filters must be replaced while others are reusable. Therefore, clean or replace depending on the type of filter used in the unit.
Clean Condenser Coils
Most air conditioning units have coils behind the filter. Locate the coil and clean with a stiff brush or whisk broom to remove any collection of dust particles. In addition, straighten the fins if bent using a fin comb. You may also clean the fins if necessary using the fin comb.
Clear Debris from Outdoor Equipment
Clean the Ducts
Use a vacuum cleaner to regularly clean the air ducts to do away with dust particles and debris.
Level the Unit
Soil begins to settle beneath the pad upon which your unit sits. This makes it out-of-level which may fail the compressor. You may use a rot-resistant shim to set it back to the required level.
Carry out Routine Check-Ups
Carry out a regular check on various parts of the air conditioner such as breakers, thermostats, and fuses.
Cover the Unit When not in use
It is advisable to cover the outdoor unit of your air conditioner with a weatherproof material if you won't be using it for long. This protects it from moisture, dirt particles, and debris.
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