Northwind Heat & Air in Purcell, OK, highly recommends prepping your heating and air conditioning units for the start of every season. This spring that means making sure your air conditioner is clean, in good repair, and unlikely to break down during summer's extreme temperatures.

Your local air conditioning service offers these simple tips for keeping your unit working reliably from day one:

• Inspect Outdoor Condenser Units: Before using your A/C for the first time this season, make sure none of the outdoor panels are broken or missing; if they are, call your Purcell-based air conditioning service. Additionally, if you installed any protective covers over your condenser last winter (e.g. lids or blankets), be sure to remove them so that they don't impact performance.
• Clean Your Condenser Coils: These need to stay as clean as possible to perform well. Remove debris, such as vegetation or garbage, and take care not to spread mulch or foliage near the base of your air conditioner. This area requires as much air circulation as possible.
• Repair Damaged Insulation: To maximize power efficiency and keep your unit from malfunctioning, your air conditioner's suction line should be properly insulated. To replace damaged insulation, such as from nesting animals or trapped water from last winter, you can either pick some up at a hardware store or call your local air conditioning service.
• Change Air Filters: Always change your air filters at the start of every summer, as they have likely gathered a lot of dust over winter. Afterward, commit to changing the filter at least once a month.
• Drain Condensate: Check that the drip pan below your air conditioner's condensate line drains to the appropriate place. If it overflows, it could flood your unit or seep into your basement or foundation.

Need air conditioning service near Purcell or Norman, OK? Call Northwind Heat & Air for your free estimate at (405) 527-7135. For more information about air conditioning repair, maintenance, and installation, visit their website.