A refrigerated air system has a lot of strain placed on it to cool an El Paso home during our hot summers. Make sure you take proper care of it, especially when it’s working overtime to cool your home.
Overworked HVAC Systems
When summer is in full swing, your refrigerated air system works around the clock to keep your house cool. Here are some things you can do to help relieve some of the stress on your air conditioning system:
- Close the blinds during the day to keep out the sun.
- Change the filters regular to ensure highest efficiency and clean airflow.
- Use a dehumidifier or ceiling fans to help make the house less humid and feel colder.
- You can also set your programmable thermostat to a higher temperature at night when it’s cooler to give your air conditioner a break.
Storm Damage
Thunderstorms caused by our monsoon season of late summer are a concern for El Paso residents’ HVAC systems. Refrigerated air systems are vulnerable to power outages and storm damage from wind, debris, hail and lightning. Some things you can do to protect your system when a major storm is predicted is to turn it off to prevent power surges from damaging it. After the storm, turn it back on. This is a good practice for all electronics equipment including televisions, computers and others.
Ways to Prevent a Total Breakdown
A complete breakdown of your refrigerated air system is more than an inconvenience. It can also be dangerous during hot, humid days. Make sure you get your annual system check-up to be certain that it’s running efficiently and safely. Don’t ignore any weird smells or sounds coming from your system, and pay attention to any unusual utility bill spikes. And change your air filter monthly. For help remembering to change the air filter, check out our FilterFetch program whereby we deliver your air filters directly to you and send you filter change reminders. NEVER forget a filter change again! Read more about this valuable service to your HVAC system.
If your system does break down, contact Expert HVAC and Refrigeration immediately to fix and restore your cooling system. Call 915-598-1732. To learn more about us and our services, visit www.ai9.co/.