It is only April, and nobody wants to turn on their air conditioner. However, now is the perfect time to give your unit a “test run”. The temperature will be warm enough this coming weekend. The hottest weather will be here before we know it. Hillside suggests giving your air conditioning unit a few hours of run time this weekend. It will be an excellent time to analyze your A/C’s performance and check if anything is wrong.
Try your air conditioner now, and avoid disappointment later!
How to Test Run Your AC
Step 1. Turn on your air conditioning system and set the thermostat well below the temperature of your home, which will keep your system running so you can perform the test.
Step 2. Check your airflow. After a few minutes, you should feel cool air from the registers. Check again a few hours later. If no air is coming out, or if the air coming out does not feel cool, something may be wrong.
Step 3. Stop the test. Immediately turn the system off at the thermostat. Leaving the system turned on when it’s not running properly can do much damage.
While homeowners are encouraged to periodically confirm their air conditioner is operating, a knowledgeable, licensed HVAC professional should perform proper testing when there is an issue.
Scheduling A/C Repairs
Early spring is the best time to schedule any A/C system repairs. It becomes more difficult to arrange a repair call when the heatwave arrives, and people are scrambling to find an A/C repair company. Call Hillside HVAC for your A/C repairs. We can diagnose and fix the problem.
A/C Tune-Ups
If you don’t know already, regular A/C maintenance is very important. Your return can be huge for a small investment to schedule a professional A/C tune-up.
Avoid unexpected A/C breakdowns! Tune-ups are important for keeping and improving efficiency, operating safely, increasing the unit’s overall lifespan, and reducing operating expenses. A tuned-up system is more likely to perform optimally and efficiently and avoid untimely breakdowns.
Ideally, your air conditioning system should be inspected at least once a year.
What’s included with Hillside’s A/C tune-up?
- Clean condenser coil
- Clean indoor coil (where accessible)
- Oil and inspect motors
- Check capacitor
- Check system refrigerant charge
- Check the thermostat for proper operation
- Check supply and return air temperatures
- Check the amp draw of the compressor
- Check the amp draw of the condenser motor
- Check the amp draw of the blower motor
- Check contactor
- Check and change the air filter (customer-supplied)
- Clear condensate drain line
- Inspect refrigerant line connections
- Inspect wiring and tighten electrical connections
Our HVAC technicians have the training, certifications, and knowledge to tune up central air conditioning units, heat pumps, and ductless mini-splits. We’ll have your air conditioning system running efficiently!
Don’t get caught in the uncomfortable heat on the first 90-degree day this summer. Try out your air conditioner this weekend to ensure it will be there when you need it in a few weeks.
Need A New Air Conditioning System?
Don’t have air conditioning? Hillside can help with that, too! Hillside installs all indoor air comfort systems, including ductless air conditioners.
