Phoenix Air Conditioning Units: What to Know Going into Fall

Phoenix Air Conditioning Units

Preparing Phoenix air conditioning units and appliances for the changing seasons takes a bit of preparation. When things begin to get colder, it’s time to get your air conditioner ready to slow down for a season. A/C maintenance can be basic or more complex depending on the type of air conditioner that you have. If you have any concerns about preparing your A/C for fall, call an experienced technician for help. Here are a few basic tips to help you out.

For A/C maintenance of a centralized system, you will need to swap out the filters and check the system to make sure it is not dirty. Having a licensed technician come in and clean your central system before the new season will help to keep the air in your home cleaner and your family healthier. Cleaning should occur twice every year. Additionally, make sure to swap out filters twice a year. Fall is a great time to do these regular repairs.

Phoenix Air Conditioning Units

Dust, dirt, and other contaminants can pile up around our Phoenix air conditioning units, especially in the fall. When you begin to rake up your yard, be sure to rake up the leaves around your A/C unit. Built up leaves can change air flow, resulting in your system to working harder and breaking down faster. 

Set your thermostat at the warmest temperature you can while still remaining comfortable. Whenever possible, use alternative cooling methods like fans. The cooler you set your thermostat, the more work your system will have to do to maintain temperature. Many believe turning your unit off completely will save on energy and alleviate your unit, but that makes more work for it when you turn it back on. The additional, prolonged work can lead to an earlier system failure.