Fall is on The Way, But Your Air Conditioner Can’t Catch a Break Yet – CandysDirt.com – Candy’s Dirt

Is your air conditioner ready for summers home stretch? Heres how to find out.

Its August in North Texas, and if youre not wearing out your air conditioner, youre a stronger person than I am. Even though the ber months are a mere two weeks away, round these parts we bust out the pumpkin spice long before we put away the sunscreen.

In this record-breaking heat, weve already suggested that yougive your AC a little extra TLC, but theres always room for more knowledge about a North Texan in Augusts best friend your AC.

If youve ever opened up your AC to find that its frozen solid, thats a thing you never forget. That can happen when the airflow gets blocked by a dirty filter, all that cold air gets trapped, and the coils freeze. During a hot summer like this one, its especially important to change your filters regularly.

When times are tough, head up to the attic and share a cold one with your AC unit OK, but remember to remove the evidence when youre done.

Heres why you need a home inspector. This unit was installed improperly, and no one would have noticed because the problem is tucked underneath the unit where no one can see it.

Dont you just hate that word? Mold loves it. And you know what happens when its 120 degrees in your attic and 75 in your living room? Moisture forms in between.

Keep an eye out for moisture forming on vents and the areas around them. If you see moisture, you likely have a leak somewhere that needs sealing. Call your AC company for a service appointment so your unit is working efficiently and youre not breathing mold.

September is coming, but your poor AC still has a long way to go, so change those filters, and if you havent done it in a while, have your system serviced. Maintenance is less expensive than repairs, and repairs are less expensive than replacement.

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