To ensure your AC can accommodate your home for its entire possible lifespan, you need to give your system the proper maintenance and care needed. 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 Delaware Heating & Air to help your AC live its longest life.
Routine Maintenance
Scheduling routing maintenance will benefit the life of your AC by having a technician care and maintain your equipment’s major parts and help keep them in ideal condition. During maintenance calls, our professionally trained technicians will thoroughly clean and inspect your system and tighten the electrical connections. By keeping up with the proper maintenance your AC needs, your equipment will be expected to live its longest life while keeping your home feeling comfortable.
Set Your Thermostat Properly
If your thermostat isn’t up to date, modernizing your equipment is 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. By setting your thermostat down while asleep and turning the temperature up while you’re away , this can keep down wear and tear on your AC and lower energy consumption. With some modern thermostats, you can set your ideal temperature from your mobile device. Doing so can ensure that your AC isn’t working overtime when it doesn’t need to.
Clean Air Filters
To guarantee clean air and a long lasting AC, air filters must be changed at least every three months. Make sure to inspect your filters every month because, under certain circumstances, air filters can cause them to become dirty faster, for example, 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 pedestal or ceiling fans could be a perfect cure to making your home feel colder without adjusting the thermostat. Running fans in the home helps circulate cold air that your AC produces, thus making your home cooler faster. With fans circulating cold air throughout your home, your AC will work less to keep your house feeling cool and comfortable.By following these tips to help ensure the lifespan of your AC, your equipment is bound to live a full life. Looking to schedule a maintenance call? Call Delaware Heating & Air today at (740) 227-8302, or schedule a heating or cooling repair appointment online now by clicking here!
