Winter is here, and summer will follow soon. After keeping you and your family warm this winter, your HVAC unit and air conditioner need to be summer-ready.

Instead of waiting for summer to hit you, follow these simple at-home tips to prepare your air conditioner and HVAC system ready before summer.

This is a quick maintenance fix for your air conditioning unit. Your unit’s air filters collect dust and dirt to keep your house clean. In doing so, it accumulates dirt that can clog up your system’s air filters.

Closed air filters can obstruct the airflow and reduce the cooling function of your unit. You can check with your HVAC filter before summer. Depending on your air conditioning system, you’ll need to change air filters every month, twice a year, or once a year.

Irrespective of the AC unit you have, it’s important to keep tabs on it before summer starts.

Another common problem with a cooling system is dirty or clogged vents. Although a full duct cleaning performed by a professional HVAC technician is unparalleled, you can improve your unit’s efficiency by inspecting the vents yourself.

Look for any visible pet hair, dust, debris, and dirt that may be obstructing vents. Ensure that the vents are open because chances are your unit’s vent may be entirely or partially closed. Cleaning them can improve airflow.

While self-cleaning and maintenance are empowering, the best way to prepare your air conditioning unit and HVAC system before summer is by scheduling a yearly tune-up with a professional.

A professional HVAC technician will make sure your system works reliably throughout the summer. Our 24/7 high-quality AC and HVAC repair services can improve the quality of airflow in your commercial and residential property.

Our technician will inspect the system and ensure that your air conditioning unit is ready for summer. This will also help detect any minor repairs needed to prevent any major issues.

For households with air conditioning systems other than central air conditioning should also ensure that their outdoor area is clear. AC systems such as zoned or ductless mini-split systems require clearer outdoor areas.

Check for overgrown shrubs, leaves, and branches near the unit. Maintain a 2-feet clear space around your AC unit outside. This way, you can reduce the risk of getting any debris inside your AC system.

One of the common causes of AC unit breakdown is over-usage. Running your AC unit 24/7 on full power increases the likelihood of a breakdown. It also incurs more energy costs.