The Summer heat is quick approaching here in Southern California! We've already had glimpses of what's to come, with temperatures over 100* recently. To get your air conditioning unit ready for regular use, Apartment Therapy has compiled a list of 5 action items on how to keep your air conditioners running efficiently and in tip-top shape. Keeping up on annual maintenance can save lots of repair dollars in the future. Setting up calendar reminders through Google or alerts on your phone can be an easy way to help you stay organized with your annual home maintenance to-do lists!
The basics are:
1) Change the filter.
2) Clean the vents.
3) Check to see if you're blocking the condensing unit.
4) Check your freon levels.
5) Check all other components.
You can find the list in detail on Apartment Therapy's website here.
Family Handyman has a step-by-step tutorial (with pictures) on how to clean your air conditioning unit with just a few simple tools and about an hour of your time. You can find that article here.
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