4 Hints to Get Ready for Air Conditioning Season

Summer might seem like it’s in the far future away. But before you blink, you’ll be moving from heating to cooling. Soon enough your air conditioner is cooling regularly to maintain cool temperatures. It’s wise to prepare for the more usage before temperatures really start to climb. 

Winnipeg Supply Service Experts and our team of Experts can provide support. We’ve created our all-inclusive air conditioning memberships to boost your system’s energy efficiency and reliability. Our professional expertise goes a long way, but there are a lot of other steps you can take to protect your air conditioner. Here are four of the greatest ways you can prep for air conditioning season. 

1. Clean Your Air Conditioner

Don’t fret, you won’t have to take apart your system and clean every component. Our Experts take care of this during your annual air conditioning maintenance appointment. 

But cleaning the area around your air conditioner will go a long way as well. We recommend: 

• Getting rid of twigs, leaves and grass clippings from the outside of your air conditioner. 
• Keeping surrounding grass and plants clipped back. 
• Maintaining at minimum 1 foot of free room on all sides around your air conditioner. 

If your air conditioner’s fins get full of dirt or yard refuse, this can decrease performance and comfort. Your air conditioner will have to work harder to provide the same level of comfort. In bad cases, it may stop working altogether and need air conditioning repair. 

Your comfort and satisfaction are our priority, so we want to minimize the likelihood of repairs in the first place. A regularly serviced air conditioner generally operates more efficiently, is less likely to malfunction and typically lasts longer. 

2. Replace Your Air Filter

Routinely replacing your air filter is crucial for your air conditioner’s health. During a maintenance visit, our techs check filters and install new ones if necessary. Putting in a new filter is fast and simple. You can (and should) do it on your own whenever! 

How frequently you need to install a new filter depends on: 

• The kind of filter you use. 
• If someone in your household has asthma, allergies or other respiratory issues. 

• If you have pets. 

Basic flat filters usually last for 30–60 days. Thicker pleated filters can last up to 90 days. If you’re unsure if your filter requires replacement, pull it out, and tilt it toward the light. Replace it if you can’t see light through it. 

Filters trap dust, pollen and other pollutants from your house’s air, keeping airflow clean. Neglecting it will lower your house’s indoor air quality and your air conditioner’s efficiency. 

In some instances a blocked filter can even damage your system or cause it to break down. Frequently replacing it will keep the inside of your air conditioner cleaner and airflow more level. 

If someone in your home has allergies, asthma or other respiratory conditions, contact our Experts about how a HEPA filter can help. 

3. Test Your Thermostat and Smoke Detectors

Now is a good time to evaluate other important pieces of your air conditioner and other safety systems. 

If you use a programmable thermostat, make sure that it’s operating right. If the batteries are getting low, replace them. 

For extra control and convenience, consider upgrading to a smart thermostat. They make using less energy easier. And a few models can even notify you if there’s an issue with your air conditioner or if your air filter needs replacement. 

Although they’re not part of your air conditioning system, now is a good time to inspect the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Making sure they still work gives peace of mind and an extra layer of protection. 

4. Keep Heat Outdoors

One of the wisest ways to increase energy-efficient cooling is to minimize the concentration of outdoor heat seeping into your house. Using quality window treatments including blackout curtains, honeycomb shades or plantation shutters, can keep the sun from impacting indoor temperatures. 

Here are a few other approaches to keep your house cool without lowering the thermostat: 

• Use ceiling fans when you’re in the room. 
• Turn on your bathroom fan to get rid of heat and humidity when you shower. 

• Keep air vents clean to ensure adequate airflow. 
• Install caulk and weatherstripping to seal your doors and windows. 

Trust Winnipeg Supply Service Experts for Professional Air Conditioning Maintenance

Our guide will help your air conditioner run better this summer. But the best way you can improve efficiency is with air conditioning maintenance. Some perks of this service entail: 

• Worry-free cooling. 

• Possibly lower cooling expenses. 
• Potentially extending your air conditioner’s life span. 
• Keeping your valuable manufacturer’s warranty valid. 

Make sure your air conditioning is prepped for this summer! Call the heating and cooling Experts at Winnipeg Supply Service Experts right away! Call us at 204-800-0613 to book your maintenance appointment or to learn more about our HVAC membership plans.