Extending the Lifespan of Your Central Air Conditioning System
Cooling care tips to keep your A/C running efficiently and reliably.
The average U.S. household consumes more electricity on home cooling than anything else. At this time of the year, your central air conditioning system is working full-time to keep your family comfortable and safe.
A lot is riding on the health and efficiency of your central A/C, so it only makes sense to do everything you can to extend its lifespan. An unanticipated central A/C replacement can be an unpleasant (and expensive) surprise, after all. With that in mind, the expert HVAC team at Burt’s Reliable can guide you through a few simple ways to extend your cooling equipment’s lifespan.
Lighten Your Central A/C’s Load
Many homeowners in Calverton and elsewhere in Suffolk County run their central A/C more than they need to. There are a few simple ways to reduce how often your cooling equipment has to cycle:
- During the hours you’re home and awake, program your thermostat system to 78°F. This temperature balances comfort and energy savings.
- Make your home feel cooler by running ceiling fans and keeping your shades or blinds closed.
- Program your A/C to shut off 20 to 30 minutes before you leave home each day; return the temperature setting to normal comfort levels 20 to 30 minutes before you come home.
- Program reductions in cooling to begin 60 minutes before you go to sleep; return them to normal comfort levels 30 minutes before you wake up.
Check and Change Your Air Filters
A clogged air filter in your HVAC system could restrict the flow of cooled air into your home. Your cooling system will end up working harder, and debris may find its way into the equipment. Checking and changing your filters is a simple but significant way to protect your A/C.
In the peak heating and cooling seasons, please check your air filter each month. If it’s dirty, either clean or replace it according to your system’s requirements.
Inspect Your Outdoor A/C Unit
Your outdoor A/C unit needs about 18 to 30 inches of clear space around it so it can “breathe.” If your unit is clogged with weeds, plants, debris or anything else, it can lead to lowered efficiency and even full breakdowns. Be sure to clean this unit when needed, clear away any encroaching plant life and never stack tools, hoses or anything else on top of it.
Arrange Professional Maintenance from Burt’s Reliable
Perhaps the most important thing you can do to extend your central A/C’s lifespan, boost its efficiency and ensure it won’t break down on you is to arrange an annual tune-up. At Burt’s Reliable, we offer comprehensive service plan coverage for home cooling equipment. Each air conditioning comfort plan includes the following:
- Priority service
- An annual 12-point Air Conditioning Tune-Up
- 15% off parts, labor and diagnostic fees
- Guaranteed repair pricing
- One-year warranty on all repairs
Do you need to arrange your annual cooling tune-up? Reach out to Burt’s Reliable to arrange A/C service.