Air Conditioning Repair Marietta | Air Conditioning Repair Contractor Marietta
A new heating and air conditioning unit can cost $5,000. Add on humidifiers, de-humidification systems, UV lights, and whole-house air cleaners and the cost can skyrocket to more than $12,000 per system. Here are things you can do as a resident to avoid costly air conditioning repair Marietta GA bills:
- Marietta homeowners should check the area around your outside air conditioning unit (condenser) for plant overgrowth. These plants obstruct the airflow to the unit, causing higher energy bills and more strain on the a/c system. More stress on the air conditioner means a shorter life span - we should all take this hint.
- Evert thirty to ninety days you must change system air filters. Air filter packaging will have instructions for how often this should be done. A clogged filter greatly reduces the airflow and increases your costs: Now in the form of higher electricity bills and later in the form of air conditioning repair calls.
- Have your evaporator (inside the plenum connected to the furnace) and outside condenser coils checked and cleaned annually.
Evaporator coils are a part of the inside the air conditioning unit, attached to the furnace (plenum), and should generally be cleaned by a professional, like those at Marietta Air Conditioning Repair - the high costs associated with air conditioner repair can often be blamed on insufficient maintenance on the evaporator coils. The drain line can clog with algae growth. Dirt and plants can block the outside end of the drain line. Many units require an electric pump to remove the condensate. Make sure it is plugged in and operable.
Hiring Marietta Air Conditioning Repair is best when cleaning of the unit's condenser coil, but homeowners can personally clean their outdoor condenser coils by rinsing it with a garden hose and mild soap that will not harm aluminum. If you choose to do it yourself turn off the a/c electricity. Again you are dealing with aluminum fins that dissipate the heat and they are easily bent, so use low water pressure.