2 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Central Air System

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When the heat is rising to record-breaking levels, it can be really tough to stay cool. This summer, I found that my air conditioner had trouble keeping up with the temperatures. It wasn't that the AC wasn't working, it was just that I couldn't seem to get my house cooled down as much as I wanted. I worried that I would have to replace the whole AC system. Luckily, I have a good friend who works as an HVAC contractor. He took a look at my system and gave good news -- it didn't need to be replaced. Instead, he shared a lot of tips for helping my air conditioner work more efficiently, as well as some ideas to help supplement the AC and keep the house cooler. I'm using those tips to create this blog to share ways for all of us to keep cool on the hottest days.

2 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Central Air System

23 May 2017
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A central air system can often be the single most effective means at your disposal when it comes to keeping your home cool in the summer, but it often does need a little bit of help in order to complete that task efficiently and without breaking down. Listed below are two ways to get the most out of your central air system.

Keep The System From Freezing Up

One of the biggest problems that you can run into with a central air system is that it can begin to freeze up, which occurs when the condensation on the air conditioner itself causes the coils within the system to freeze. When this happens, your air conditioner will continue to operate, but it will typically only be blowing out room temperature air rather than the cool air that you are most likely hoping for during the summer. To make matters even worse, when your air conditioner freezes up like this, it can often take hours or days for it to thaw out, which can equal a completely miserable time during an especially hot summer.

The single most important thing that you can do to prevent your system from freezing up is to check your air conditioner's filter. This is the number one cause for air conditioners freezing up because the air that is pulled through a clean air filter is used to remove the condensation from your air conditioner's coils. This means that if your air filter is extremely dirty and clogged, air is not reaching the air conditioner and removing the condensation before it has a chance to freeze.

Keep The Air Flowing

Another way to get the most out of your central air system is to just keep the air flowing throughout your entire home. In many cases, you can achieve this simply by making sure that you either turn the fans on throughout the house when the air conditioner is running or just after the air conditioner is turned off. The reason for this is that the fans will help the cool air spread through your house faster which will allow your air conditioner to turn off sooner and let it take a much-needed break.

In addition, turning on the fans after the air conditioner is turned off will allow you and your family to feel cooler for longer. This means that you can hold off a bit longer before you need to turn on the air conditioner again. This will typically benefit you by reducing the amount of work that your air conditioner needs to do. That can ultimately save you a fair amount of money on your monthly utility bills.

Speak with an HVAC technician or repair service like Total Comfort Heating & Air Condition today in order to discuss the various ways in which you can get the most out of your central air system. Preventing the system from freezing up and keeping the air flowing throughout your house are two simple and effective ways to get the most out of your central air system.