HVAC Tips to Keep You Really Cool with Your AC Unit
The dog days of Summer are here, it’s good to know a friend who’s an HVAC man. Temperatures in the ’90s for consecutive days puts stress on your AC unit.
HVAC Tips to Keep You Cool with Your AC Unit from my friend Mark Causley, who is my go-to guy for my furnace and air conditioner!
1. Will changing my furnace filter make my AC unit work better?
Yes definitely change your filter it will make your AC stronger.
2. Make sure your AC vents around the house are not blocked by chairs, tables, etc. You’re not saving any money with blocked vents.
3. Can I spray water on the vent coils on my AC unit?
First things first make sure the power is turned off before any cleaning of your AC unit. Coils get up with long grass clippings, cottonwood, dust, etc.
4. I have seen people put umbrellas over their HVAC unit to keep it cool is that a good idea?
No. It’s a silly urban legend that really does nothing to help cool your home. Your AC unit has a fan that has to blow to keep it cool. Putting an umbrella over it doesn’t help.
5. Do HVAC workers prefer PBRs?
From my own experience, it doesn’t hurt, but different HVAC workers have different preferences and tastes. That’s all I can say.
Always seek the advice of a professional HVAC person! I thank Mark Causley, who has always been a great friend, and I consider him the Air Conditioning Whisperer. Do your homework to find an honest HVAC company. Can’t stress enough Mark’s number one rule. Change your filters! You can save a lot of expensive future repairs just by a simple changing of a filter every 90 days or 3 months.