Central air conditioning is a necessity in St Petersburg, Florida… The cooling system runs just about non stop as well as is important to indoor comfort as well as air quality, but its performance greatly impacts carbon footprint as well as budget.
An cooling system that is correctly worked on lasts longer, costs less to operate as well as provides greater cooling capacity. Upkeep for the AC involves servicing both the indoor as well as outdoor units, one of the most important steps of an cooling system tune-up is replacing the air filter. I buy filters at the local improvement store… Changing the filter takes less than two minutes. I make an effort to change out the air filter every four to six weeks. I take the time to thoroughly clean the indoor as well as outdoor components every Springtime. I shut down power to the outdoor device as well as vacuum the condenser fins located on the top of the cooling system. A soft-bristled fastenment to the shop vac works well to remove lawn, dust, leaves as well as debris that would otherwise inhibit airflower. I am careful not to bend the fins. I unscrew the top grille of the AC to remove the fan as well as then disinfect it with a damp cloth! With the hose set to a fairly light pressure, I spray the inside of the cooling system unit. Once everything is put back together, I wait 24 hours before starting up the cooling unit, for the indoor wall unit, I shut off power as well as remove the rear exhaust panel. I clean the fins as well as coils with a soft brush fastened to the vacuum cleaner. Once again, I am actually careful to not harm the fins. At the button of the unit, there are drain channels that can absolutely become congested. I use a pipe cleaner to remove any dirt or grime from the drains. I also vacuum the front vents as well as grille.