In the summer heat, are you one of those people that loves it and spends all their time outside, or are you the type that prefers sitting indoors in your air-conditioned home waiting for the cool evenings? If you are of the latter group, a problem with your air-conditioning system would probably be very traumatic, so it is worth it to know how to take good care of your system to make sure that it runs properly.
The first thing to remember, and the most commonly overlooked by homeowners, is that every air-conditioner has a filter that needs regular cleaning or replacement. Neglecting this will lead to decreased performance, and possibly overheating. Checking the filter doesn’t take long, and it is not complicated, but it will save you money and keep your air conditioner running well.
You should also be alert to any changes in the behavior of your system, such as when it turns off and on constantly with little pause in between, or when it starts making rattling sounds. If you notice that your system is running differently than it used to, contact a technician for a checkup.
