HVAC Information | Air Conditioning |

Is Your AC Ready for Summer?

Summers are extremely hot in the Wiregrass! Make sure your air conditioning system is ready to handle the warmer weather. Giving the outdoor unit a good cleaning is a good place to start.

How do I get my A/C ready?

After clearing any leaves, brush and dirt from inside your air conditioner's top grille, trim nearby shrubs and bushes to allow at least two feet of clearance around the unit. Replace your air conditioner filter once a month, because dirty filters restrict air flow and mean your system can waste energy.

Better now than later

Even if it isn't a very warm day, go ahead and set your thermostat to cooling mode now and run your air conditioner a few minutes to make sure it's working. If you wait until the weather gets hot to find out your air conditioner isn't operating the way it should you will have time to schedule a service visit. Scheduling an annual checkup in early spring can also help you identify any small problems that could turn into large problems later.

Go green, save green

If you're planning to replace your air conditioner, look for an ENERGY STAR qualified model. Replacing an old, inefficient central air conditioner with a high-efficiency system can reduce cooling costs up to 20 percent.

Information from the US Department of Energy on Central Air Conditioners