AC Unit Check

Posted on July 22, 2010

Moving into a new home can be a rewarding experience especially if you move during the summertime. The summer months give you the opportunity to get familiar with your new neighborhood as well as spend time with your family. Summer heat can put a lot of strain on your household appliances but no other appliance works harder in the summer than your air conditioning unit. Living without an air conditioning unit will not kill you, but it will just feel like it will. American Van lines Greensboro moving companies would like to offer some simple ways to check your air-conditioning unit to make sure that it is running properly.

The best place to start your AC unit evaluation is outside. Most problems start in the condenser, the unit outside of your home. This unit is responsible for extracting heat from inside the home and turning it into liquid. The fuse and breakers should be checked to make sure that they are not blown out. Clean your condenser regularly by spraying it with a garden hose while the unit is off.

Check the evaporator which can usually be found inside the home connected to the main duct where the filter is installed. Make sure that the vents are clear of debris and that the filters are clean as well. Check to see if there is any ice forming around the unit by putting a hand directly on the metal part. Ice build up is usually and indication that your unit is severely dirty or not getting sufficient air flow. If you still can’t get it to work properly it may be time to call a professional. Our Greensboro movers want you to remember to use caution when checking your AC units, or call a professional if you are not comfortable checking it on your own.