Spring is beginning to take hold, which means you’ll soon need to turn on the air conditioner to keep your home’s interior cool. If you haven’t used the system since last summer, there are a few tasks to perform to ensure that your unit is in its best condition. Addressing any inefficiencies will not only help reduce the need for air conditioning repair but will also help keep your energy costs low into the summer. 

Your AC Maintenance To-Do List for Spring

1. Clean Off the Outdoor Condenser Unit

After a long winter, you’ll need to inspect the outdoor condenser unit and remove leaves and twigs that might have fallen inside the cabin. Otherwise, when you turn equipment on, the debris could move around and damage mechanical components. Wipe away dirt and mud on the condenser coil, as this layer of grime will reduce the unit’s ability to dispell heat. You should also trim back vegetation and move any items propped against the condenser unit.

2. Change the Air Filter

To improve indoor air quality and equipment efficiency, replace the air filter before turning on the air conditioner. If you have a central AC system, the same filter might have been used in the furnace. Switching the device will prevent contaminants trapped in the screen during winter heating from recirculating in your house during spring. It will also eliminate the risk of clogs that restrict airflow and could later require air conditioning repair.  

3. Schedule Professional Cleaning & Inspection

Call a trained technician to give the entire system a thorough inspection and identify and correct any issues that could impact cooling performance later. Air conditioning systems often have condensation buildup on internal components that can lead to mold growth. An HVAC expert will clean the drain lines and ducts to prevent harmful pathogens from filtering into the air.

If you are ready to turn your air conditioner on for spring, contact the professionals at Kool-­Wave Air Conditioning & Heating. For over 20 years, residents throughout Mohave County, AZ, have relied on the Lake Havasu City-based, licensed HVAC contractors to provide air conditioning repair and installation services to keep their homes comfortable and safe in the dry, desert climate. They’ll also share additional tips to keep your house cool. To schedule air conditioning repair or another HVAC service, call (928) 855-5665. Visit the heating and air contractors online to see what manufacturer products they install and follow them on Facebook for tips to keep energy costs low.