Your a/c unit or heat pump is a very durable piece of equipment. It has been designed to withstand major abuse and keep on working for you. The challenge we face is that this fine feat of engineering can lead to complacency regarding maintenance.
Without regular maintenance your unit loses 5% efficiency with each year of operation. This equates to a 12 SEER unit you purchase just a few years back operating like a 9 SEER unit! But you can recover this efficiency by conducting regular maintenance. It's not too late. Studies show that you can maintain 95% of your units efficiency with regular tune-ups. The cost of an annual tune-up can be recovered very quickly by saving on your electric bill and major repairs. This will also provide better de-humidification thus preventing the build-up of mold, mildew and other airborne particles. (Healthy Home)
The servicing of your unit should include the following:
- Cleaning the condensing unit coils
- Checking the amp draw of the compressor
- Oiling the fan motors
- Checking that belts are well adjusted
- Checking the units operating pressure and temperature according to manufacturers' specifications
- Checking the coolant level (freon) in the air conditioner. (A unit that is 10% low on coolant can cost about 20% more to operate. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America recommends that coolant levels be checked every year.)
There are other measures you can take to maintain efficiency that will be covered next time.
The Comfort MD offers special prices this time of year. They also offer specials on annual service contracts to ensure that you are reminded to perform maintenance on your heating and cooling units at the beginning of each cooling and heating season.
Call The Comfort MD for details and advice on how they can keep your home's respiratory system operating at maximum efficiency. 216.662.9300
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