mercredi 22 juillet 2015

Maintenance Of Air Conditioning Las Vegas Residents Depend On In The Summer

By Francis Riggs


A broken down air conditioner is a hassle no one wants to have to deal with in the middle of summer. A home's HVAC system is responsible for more than just keeping the home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The system also takes care of maintaining the proper humidity level and keeping the indoor air clean. When it comes to residential air conditioning Las Vegas residents must be able to rely on it working because the desert summers are so hot.

Every home's cooling system requires regular maintenance to ensure it runs at peak performance. A system that lacks the proper maintenance will not cool temperatures to a comfortable level and worse, they waste energy. This drives up monthly utility bills and creates a strain on the household budget.

Maintenance is important because it extends the lifespan of the equipment. Failing to maintain an air conditioner unit can void its warranty and leave the homeowner on the hook for expensive repairs or replacement. Some maintenance tasks are simple enough for homeowners to take care of themselves while others require the attention of a qualified HVAC technician.

Clogged air filters are among the biggest causes of a loss in cooling capacity for any air conditioner. An air filter that is doing its job traps dust and dirt as air flows past allowing the system to disperse clean air through the home. Every homeowner should know where the air filters are and learn how to clean or change them. This is a task that should be performed every monthly.

Sometimes the efficiency of a residential AC unit declines because the drain under the condensate pan is clogged with dirt and debris. The first sign of this problem is standing water in the pan. Using a shop vacuum will remove the water and in most cases, clear the drain blockage. If the homeowner cannot clear the drain, it will be necessary to call an experienced technician to do it.

To make sure the unit is working at peak performance, homeowners should call a local repair company for an annual inspection. A qualified AC technician can check the system for any worn parts and repair or replace them before they cause a system failure. Having this inspection performed in the spring is a great way to prepare for the hot summer months to come.

The yearly inspection should include going over every component and tightening any connections that can make the unit unsafe to operate or cause premature failure of any component. The technician should measure the motor current and voltage to see if any adjustments are necessary. Cycling the machine to make sure it turns off and on when it is supposed to is another important part of the inspection process.

Air conditioners require periodic maintenance for homeowners to get their money's worth out of them. It is no different from a car or any other major home appliance. Without the proper care, homeowners are at risk of facing expensive repair or replacement bills. An AC unit that is operating at peak efficiency saves energy, which means lower operating costs overall. Hiring a professional AC technician for annual inspections and maintenance can save money and the hassle of dealing with a broken unit during the summer when Las Vegas households need it most.




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