December Tip of the Month
Keep A/C Vents & Grills Clean Keep all A/C vents clean. On your return air filter grill, vacuum the grill each month when you change your filters.
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June Tip of the Month
Clear Around Vents Make sure the areas around your vents are clear so that nothing blocks your air flow on both outlets and return air grilles. Drapes and furniture can effectively block air from coming into the room. Check that the dampers are open all the way in your vents.
May Tip of the Month
Thermostat Placement Don’t place lamps, TV sets or other heat-producing appliances near the thermostat. The thermostat senses the heat causing the air conditioner to run longer than necessary . When installing a new thermostat don’t place it in a location where the sun shines on it directly.
April Tip Of The Month
Assess Your Ductwork. Have a technician check your ductwork for any needed repairs or replacement. A leaky duct can zap 20%-40% of your A/C system’s energy.
September Tip of the Month
When changing your air conditioner filters use the regular poly filters as opposed to pleated filters, unless you have allergies. The pleated air conditioning filters work well to reduce dust and pollen. However, your system works harder for air flow using the pleated filters. Using the inexpensive poly filters will prolong the life of your …
Air Conditioner Filters
The most important maintenance task that will ensure the efficiency of you air conditioner is to routinely replace or clean its filters. Clogged, dirty filters block normal air flow and reduce a systems efficiency significantly. With normal air flow obstructed, air that bypasses the filter may carry dirt directly into the evaporator coil and impair …
Hurricane Season Preparation
It’s a good time to make sure you have a surge protector! A surge protector can save your A/C unit when there is a power outage due to a hurricane or lightning storm. Make sure you have one on each unit!
Energy Saving Tips
Set your programmable thermostat as high as is comfortable in the summer, and raise the setpoint when you’re sleeping or away from home. Clean or replace filters on air conditioners once a month or as recommended. Turn off kitchen, bath, and other exhaust fans within 20 minutes after you are done cooking or bathing; when …
Filter Tip
You’re A/C filter should be changed once a month for better efficiency. Dirty clogged up filters can cause your unit to run harder, causing higher electric bills and can reduce the life of your A/C system.
Emergency Drain Line Tip
Locate your outdoor A/C emergency drain line. It should have a pipe sticking out from under your soffit. Check it periodically in the summer for water dripping out of it. If you see water dripping out of it. Call Stoffer’s.