AC 101: Maintaining your air conditioner
When push comes to shove, it may be necessary to hire a professional to repair an air conditioner. However, with some basic and relatively inexpensive maintenance, a painful repair bill can be avoided.
U.S. DEPT. OF ENERGY
One step in maintaining an air conditioner is to ensure the outside portion of the system is kept clean. Dirty units such as this one are inefficient and area likely to break down.
The fins on an air conditioner's coils are somewhat delicate and should be cleaned carefully so that they remain efficient and allow air to pass freely by them.
An air conditioner's filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service. Neglecting necessary maintenance ensures a steady decline in air conditioning performance while energy use steadily increases.
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