The summer’s heat and humidity often make people want to stay indoors, where the air is cool. However, if your home or office air conditioner isn’t tuned up routinely, you may be no more comfortable inside than you were outside. For 32 years, the HVAC specialists at B&B Plumbing & Heating in Oxford, OH, have provided high-quality air conditioner services to homes and businesses in southwestern Ohio and southeastern Indiana. They understand the challenges clients face during the hottest months of the year.

To ensure your equipment is ready to keep you cool when the temperatures rise, these local experts recommend the following maintenance tips:

• Schedule Professional Maintenance: Licensed, experiencedHVAC technicians are your best resource for keeping your air conditioner system in optimal condition. During B&B’s “Peace of Mind” clean & service appointments, our air conditioner service specialists will clean your unit’s condenser, check the evaporator coils, blower wheel, belts, capacitors, relays and condensate pan.  Importantly, we also check your level of refrigerant (Puron, R22,etc.) to ensure you do not have a leak in your system.  During the visit, we will offer to perform repairs if needed to help you avoid mechanical and electrical issues. 
• Inspect the Thermostat: Included during our visit – we check and calibrate your thermostat to ensure its temperature readings are accurate. If you are interested, we can also offer to change out your non-programmable thermostat for a programmable one to allow your system to run efficiently while you are away from the premises.  
• Replace Air Filters: A dirty filter is one of the most common reasons why air conditioners break down or run inefficiently.  When the air filters become clogged with dirt, dust, pet hair or other airborne debris, the airflow is reduced.  Ask our technician for his/her advice about how often you should change your filter to make sure you’re getting the right amount of clean air – perhaps as frequently as once a month.  Remember B&B keeps a record of the type filters you need, and bring one with us to change out during your clean and service appointment.  
• Remove Debris: B&B’s air conditioner service technicians always inspect and clean twigs, leaves, grass clippings, etc., from your outdoor unit. These items should be removed, so they aren’t obstructing airflow and or damaging the unit’s mechanical components.  During the summer, monitor any outdoor bushes, ornamental grasses, etc., to make sure they don’t grow too closely to your unit.

Keeping up with these routine air conditioner services will have you feeling cool and comfortable all summer, no matter hot and humid it gets. B&B Plumbing & Heating is currently offering our PRE-SEASON PEACE OF MIND a/c clean & service special.  Call (513)523-4010 no later then May 31 to schedule your appointment and get our best price. B&B’s team of experienced HVAC technicians and plumbers serves homes and businesses within a 25-mile radius of Oxford, including southeastern Indiana. Visit their website for more information about their complete range of services, including free estimates and rebates on new A/C or Heat Pump systems.  We service Geothermals too!