Mistakes to avoid while using an air conditioner
When you ignore your air conditioner maintenance, your energy bills begin to rise with a corresponding decrease in the cooling.
Most of us do not bother checking our air conditioners. The pre-installed thermostats of the AC systems help in the process of turning it on and off, so, the cooling process is normally on autopilot. However, there are some really common mistakes that you often make which can have terribly affect your air conditioners efficiency and performance levels.
If you have a poorly maintained air conditioner, it can become contaminated with microorganisms that may be harmful. These microorganisms, if inhaled, can lead to asthma problems and allergies.
Here, are some common air conditioner mistakes to look out for:
Ignoring Your Air Filter:
The AC air filter is responsible for removing dust, allergens and contaminants from the air that passes through the system. These filters are like light weighted card board which are specifically designed to be regularly replaced around every six months. As that filter gets filled with dirt, it becomes tough for the air to pass through and the AC unit can’t really cool anymore. This not only raises the volume of dust in your households, but it greatly decreases the airflow and the efficiency for your AC unit. So, always make sure that you get a new filter once a year.
2. Using the AC When No One Is Home:
In the middle of the weekday, when every member of the family is at work or school, you can switch off your AC unit significantly to save on money. The same can be done at the middle of the night, when people are asleep. Don’t set the AC to lower the temperature when no one is around.
3. Turning the Temperature Down Too Low:
This is a common mistake and an old mistake that people are guilty of. People frequently turn their thermostats down to very low temperatures hoping that this would make the AC cool more quickly, but it doesn’t. The AC works just as hard to lower the temperature one degree as it does to lower it by 10 degrees. So, it’s only a matter of time. Therefore, program your thermostat to exactly where you want it, not any lower.
4. Never Cleaning Fins and Coils:
Air conditioning evaporator coils and fins allow the heat to pass from the refrigerant in the system and out into the air, just as the condenser coils help it absorb the heat from inside the house. This process of heat travel is quite important, but it tends to become slathered by layers of dust and dirt. If you never check your coils, they will end up costing you more money, when replaced and decrease your unit’s efficiency as well.
Always clean your air conditioner at the beginning of the summer season. Remember to check it from time to time, especially after rain storms or high winds to make sure your coils and fins are clean.
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