Preparing Your AC System For A Hot Summer

Keeping your cool this year may be easier if you get your air-conditioning system a tune-up prior to the weather gets any warmer. All it takes is a couple of basic steps to make sure your air-conditioning system is prepared to correctly cool your house.

Here are some pointers from the U.S. Department of Energy and experts:

• • Keeping the cool air inside is just as essential as keeping the warm air outside. Caulking, weather stripping, and adding additional attic insulation will help keep one’s cool air inside during the summertime.

• • Make sure the air is streaming correctly through the vents. Check the ductwork for holes or loose joints, and hire a professional to fix them. This is a contractor you might try in Santa Clarita:

  • Just Rite Air HVAC

  • heating repair

  • furnace repair

 

 

 

• • Add insulation around air-conditioning ducts, when they lie in unconditioned areas, such as attics, crawl areas and garages; do the same for entire house fans where they open to the exterior or attic.

• • Homeowners should check the SEER (seasonal energy effectiveness ratio) ranking of their air-conditioning system. The higher the SEER score, the more energy efficient the unit is and the lower your energy expenses will be. Updating to a greater SEER rating can save homeowners numerous dollars a year on their energy bills.

If the air-conditioning unit needs to be replaced, homeowners should be aware of the U.S. Department of Energy legislation that needs all new, main air-conditioning units produced after January 23, 2006, to have a SEER of at least 13.

Customers might wish to consider an energy-efficient model, such as the Coleman Echelon™ ™ 15+ SEER air conditioner. New designs are Energy Star ® certified, utilize environmentally friendly refrigerant and have high-efficiency scroll compressors that enhance dependability and contribute to the extremely peaceful operation of the systems.