Tips for Reducing Stress on Your AC for Reliable Cooling This Summer

Keeping your home cool through the blazing summer heat requires a strong and reliable air conditioning system. Without soaring energy costs, it may be difficult to maintain a comfortable climate inside your home unless you know a few tips and tricks for stress-saving and efficiency-boosting cooling. Read on and learn how you can reduce strain on your AC and enjoy efficient cooling this summer.

Change Air Filter

Air filters help keep dust and other contaminants from entering your HVAC system. These pollutants stress the system by insulating certain parts, putting extra weight on other components and clogging your ducts for a more strenuous workload. You should replace the air filter once every three months at least (or more often if it fills up with dust and dirt).

Clean Outdoor Unit

Your outdoor condenser unit gets dirty and may have debris sitting on top of it. Make sure there are no twigs, leaves, or other materials on top of the unit. Clear a 2-3-ft. area around the unit, and gently spray it with your garden hose to remove dirt. If possible, provide shade for the unit to prevent excess heat during operation. A clean and shaded unit with space to breathe benefits from easier working conditions.

Shut Windows and Doors

Keeping the doors and windows of your home closed retains cold air inside and prevents hot air from coming in. Use your doors as sparingly as possible, and keep all windows closed tightly when the air conditioner runs. This helps your AC cool your home quicker and easier without added stress.

Use Ceiling Fans

With your ceiling fans in a counterclockwise position, you can stay a little cooler with a breeze. This may allow you to increase the temperature on your thermostat a degree or two and give your air conditioner a little break.

Adjust the Thermostat

Adjust your thermostat according to the weather outdoors and your routine. Do not leave the temperature at a constant setting all the time. When you’re away for an extended period, such as when you leave for work, set the temperature a few degrees higher than you prefer. This makes sure your air conditioner only works as hard as it absolutely must for your comfort.

Schedule Maintenance

Our technicians perform AC maintenance as a way to boost the reliability and efficiency of your system. We carefully clean, tune, and adjust certain parts of the system. These tasks help keep your system in better operating condition so that it undergoes less stress and strain.

Let Us Help Your AC With Cooling Your Home

With summer just around the corner and warmer temperatures creeping in, now is the time for AC services. Let our technicians handle the inspection and maintenance of your cooling system this spring so you can enjoy cold, comfortable air all summer. Schedule professional AC maintenance and other cooling services with Ridge AC in Panama City, FL so you can enjoy home comfort this summer.