{"id":1513,"date":"2022-09-07T02:33:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-07T07:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devards.com\/?p=1513"},"modified":"2022-09-14T02:55:36","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T07:55:36","slug":"prolonging-life-of-ac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devards.com\/prolonging-life-of-ac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Prolonging the Life of an Air Conditioning System"},"content":{"rendered":"

To prolong the life of your AC unit, it is important to make sure you have an annual tune-up and routinely replace air filters according to the manufacturers recommendation.<\/p>\n

A well maintained AC will last longer and work more efficiently which means you’ll save on air conditioning repair<\/a> costs. The fact that air filters need routine replacement is often overlooked, and it’s one of the simplest things you can do to keep your ir conditioning running well.<\/p>\n

Clean the air conditioner filter regularly<\/h2>\n

One easy way to prolong the life of your air conditioning unit is by regularly changing your air filter. A dirty air filter will make your AC work harder and can cause it to break down sooner.<\/p>\n

Clean air ducts<\/h2>\n

Dirty AC ducts can cause a number of problems in your home, such as poor air quality and increased energy costs. That’s why it’s important to keep your air ducts clean and free of debris.<\/p>\n

There are a few ways to clean your AC ducts, including hiring an HVAC contractor<\/a>, doing it yourself, or using a DIY air duct cleaning kit.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for more tips on how to prolong the life of your air conditioning unit, be sure to check out our article on air conditioning maintenance tips.<\/p>\n

Vacuum the coils at least once a year<\/h2>\n

The air conditioner evaporator and condenser coils should be cleaned at least once a year in order to keep them clean and free of dirt, dust, and other debris.<\/p>\n

When the coils are dirty, it can cause the air conditioning to work harder than necessary and can also lead to decreased efficiency.<\/p>\n

Vacuuming the coils regularly will help to keep your air conditioner running smoothly and efficiently.<\/p>\n

Keep the area around the air conditioner clear of debris and obstructions<\/h2>\n

One of the most important things you can do to ensure your air conditioner runs smoothly and efficiently is to make sure there is enough space around the unit for airflow.<\/p>\n

If there is too much clutter or furniture blocking the air flow, it can cause the air conditioner to work harder than necessary and can lead to decreased efficiency. Make sure there is plenty of space around the air conditioning unit for proper airflow in order to keep it running at its best.<\/p>\n

Replace the air conditioner filter when it becomes clogged or dirty<\/h2>\n

Replacing the AC filter when it becomes clogged or dirty is one of the most important things you can do to keep your AC system running smoothly and efficiently.<\/p>\n

A clogged or dirty air filter can cause the HVAC system to work harder than necessary and can lead to decreased efficiency.<\/p>\n

Replacing the air filter regularly will help to keep your HVAC system running at its best.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

To prolong the life of your AC unit, it is important to make sure you have an annual tune-up and routinely replace air filters according to the manufacturers recommendation. A well maintained AC will last longer and work more efficiently which means you’ll save on air conditioning repair costs. The fact that air filters need…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":1552,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1513"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1513"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1513\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1515,"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1513\/revisions\/1515"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1552"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1513"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1513"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/devards.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1513"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}