AC Repair: Maintaining Residential Air Conditioning Systems

The parts of residential air conditioning systems need regular maintenance to function effectively. Neglect of the necessary AC repair services and maintenance procedures results in a steady decline in the performance of the air conditioning unit.

The parts of residential air conditioning units that need most attention are the following:

• Air conditioner filters- Cleaning and regular replacement of filters ensure the efficiency of residential air conditioning units. Dirty filters clog air flow which reduces the efficiency of the whole system. Dirt that comes in direct contact with the evaporator coil impairs the coil’s heat absorbing capacity up to 15%.

• Air conditioner coils- There are two types of coils: evaporator and condenser coils. These two collect dirt as the residential air conditioning systems work through the years. While filters see to it that coils are dirt-free, it is impossible for coils to be 100% free of dirt. It will help if you check your evaporator and condenser coils once every year.

• Coil fins- The fins of evaporator and condenser coils are very delicate; they are easily bent and skewed. Once that happens, airflow is blocked. Most AC repair shops sell fin combs. These combs are used to bring back the coil fins back to their original condition. Air conditioning units undergo improvement upon doing so.

It sometimes takes a lot of practice or experience before you can spot the ac repair problems that normally happen to these parts of your air conditioning units. If that is the case, do not hesitate to seek the help of a professional AC technician if you feel that there is a need on doing so. A well-trained AC technician finds and fixes problems that your residential air conditioning systems might be experiencing.

Included in the list of AC repair services that a professional and well-trained AC technician offers are:

• Checking for the correct amount of refrigerant
• Testing for refrigerant leaks and disposing of these leaks properly (if there is any)
• Measuring airflow through the evaporator coil
• Inspecting electric terminals, cleaning and tightening connections, as well as applying a non-conductive coating if necessary
• Checking belts for tightness and wear
• Oiling motors
• Checking the accuracy of the thermostat

Remember that regular maintenance keeps your air conditioning units running as efficiently as possible. Save money by extending the life of your unit only through proper ac repair and maintenance.

Ken Barret Air Conditioning

13909 Cherry Brook Lane, Tampa, FL 33618

(813) 968-5535

www.kenbarrettair.com