How to Extend the Lifespan of Your Central Air Conditioning Unit?

Stay cool this summer with Fredericks Fuel

The team here at Fredericks Fuel has installed hundreds of central air conditioning systems throughout Northern New Jersey and we work tirelessly to execute installations in the smoothest way possible.

Even though we make replacing your A/C as easy and hassle free possible it is still within a homeowner’s best interest to do what he or she can to help his or her central air conditioning system last for years and years.

Tips to extend your A/C’s life

We all know how important your central air conditioning can be on a hot and humid summer day. It is what keeps you cool and comfortable and one of the things that can make an unpleasantly warm day manageable. So it makes sense that you would want to do whatever you can to help it work properly and effectively. Doing so will also help it last longer!

Here are some tips that will help you extend your A/C’s life:

• Thoroughly insulate your house: Proper insulation throughout your home will cut down on the work your central air conditioner has to do, which will, in turn, help it last longer. You can improve insulation by caulking around your windows, weather stripping your doors and draping your windows with heavy curtains.
• Take care of your air filters: Sometimes this means cleaning your air filters and sometimes this means replacing them all together. Not only do clean air filters improve your home’s air quality, but they also protect an A/C’s parts from becoming damaged. A dirty or clogged air filter can also restrict airflow, which will make your air conditioner work double time to produce results. This leads to wear and tear on your system as well as increased energy costs.
• Clean your ducts: A dirty duct can also restrict airflow and make your A/C work harder than necessary, which can lead to long-term damage.
• Don’t ignore small problems: Even if your air conditioner has an issue that you think is minor, don’t brush it aside. You want to get it fixed and taken care of immediately – this will help your system avoid severe and potentially irreparable damage down the line.
• Cut down on unnecessary runtime: You can easily reduce how much time your central air conditioning is on and running simply by adjusting your thermostat settings. Instead of having your thermostat set at a super low temperature try keeping it at 78 degrees Fahrenheit. If you are going to be out of the house for hours turn the temperature up before you go. This will also help you reduce your energy costs!
• Book your annual maintenance appointments: Having your central air conditioning system regularly inspected and serviced by a professional service like Fredericks Fuel is the best way to help ensure it is working as efficiently as possible and to help it last for as many years as possible.

Central air conditioning services from Fredericks Fuel

If you live in Northern New Jersey and are looking for an HVAC company that you can count on look no further than Fredericks Fuel. We can help install, fix and service a central air conditioning system that will then keep you cool and comfortable all summer long.

Contact the A/C experts at Fredericks Fuel today to learn more.