To ensure your AC can accommodate your home for its entire possible lifespan, you need to give your system the proper maintenance and care. On average, an AC’s lifespan lasts 12 to 17 years, even with proper maintenance. Here is some helpful advice from our NATE-certified technicians at Blue Ash Furnace & Air Conditioning to help your AC live a long life.
Routine Maintenance
Scheduling routine maintenance will benefit the life of your AC by having a technician care and maintain your equipment’s essential parts to help keep them in pristine condition. During maintenance calls, our knowledgeable technicians will tighten all electrical connections, thoroughly clean, and inspect your system. By keeping up with your AC needs’ and proper maintenance, your equipment is expected to live a long life while keeping your home feeling cool and comfortable.
Set Your Thermostat Properly
If your thermostat isn’t up to date, modernizing your equipment is a prime example of an adequate way to extend the lifespan of your AC. A modern thermostat makes it effortless to maintain your home’s comfort with minimal interaction. You can even connect your mobile device to certain thermostats making it even easier to control your thermostat temperatures. For example, turning your thermostat down while you’re asleep and turning the temperature up while you’re away can keep down wear and tear on your AC, as well as lower your energy consumption. Thus, keeping you cool and saving you money.
Clean Air Filters
To guarantee a longer-lasting AC unit, the air filters must be changed at least once every three months. Make sure to inspect your filters every month because, under certain circumstances, lair filters can cause them to become dirty faster, like: having pets, smoking indoors, lighting candles, or even coming and going from the home. Having a clean air filter will ensure your equipment is running at maximum efficiency.
Utilize Fans
Using multiple types of fins like; a pedestal or ceiling fans could make your home feel colder without adjusting your thermostat. Running fans in the home helps circulate cold air that your AC generates, thus making your home cooler faster. In addition, with fans circulating cold air throughout your home, your AC unit will work less to keep your house feeling cool and comfortable.
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