Thursday, January 21, 2016

Maintenance of A/C can reduce energy cost by 5-10%


An air conditioner filters, fins and coils require regular maintenance and servicing of the unit so that it functions effectively and efficiently throughout the year. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures steady decline in the performance and also the energy consumption keeps on increasing.  To ensure ac repair Cape Coral FL the performance call the maintenance providers who are professional and efficient enough to provide the better service to you. The most important maintenance task is to ensure that your air conditioner in routine replace and cleans its filters. A clogged, dirty filter blocks the normal airflow and reduces the unit’s competence notably. Air that passes the filter may carry dirt and it affects the coil heat absorbing capacity.

Replacing the dust laden, clogged filter with the clean can lower the consumption of the energy between 5 to 10 percent. HVAC repair Fort Myers is careful enough to see where the repair or maintenance is required and act accordingly. Over the period of time dust collects over the air conditioners evaporator coil and condenser coil. The dust reduces the air flow and its capability to manage the heating power. To avoid such situation get the maintenance done for the evaporator coil as and when required.


You can see that there is minimum dirt and debris near the condenser unit. Dryers vent, falling leaves and lawn mower all are possible source of the dirt. Clean the area around the coil and trim the plants allow ample airflow around the condenser. These are small tips but can increase the efficiency of your air conditioner and cut your energy cost also.