AC is a lifesaver during the hot summer months. However, many homeowners don’t know how to prepare the AC for winter months, or even that they should. A few protective steps can keep the air conditioner in top working condition so that it will power on next year as it is supposed to.
The fall season probably dumped a ton of debris on the lawn and yard. It also did the same to the outdoor AC unit. Take a water hose and rinse off all leaves, droppings, dirt, and anything else that has piled onto the unit. Some debris may remain. Use a brush or specialty tool to get the rest of it out.
Harsh cold temperatures
Just as the water pipes can freeze during the cold season, so can the AC lines, even if users only get a freeze one day in the whole year. They may install foam pipe covers around any exposed pipes or hoses. Just cut the foam to fit the length and diameter. The foaming helps protect against freezing temperatures and even other hazards. Users may also wrap duct tape around the foam to keep them in place.
The foaming helps protect against freezing temperatures and even other hazards
They sell covers for outdoor air conditioning units. Does that mean users should buy them? In most cases, no. Most modern air conditioning units are built to withstand harsh cold temperatures. Those of who live in Florida and other warm climates don’t see much freezing weather if any. Therefore, they don’t need to cover the ac units during winter. However, those of users with older models or in colder areas may indeed need to protect the unit itself from freezing temperatures. Be sure to check the owner’s manual or a professional AC technician.
Air conditioning maintenance
Finally, users should have their air conditioning maintenance performed before they cycle it back on. The best time is at the end of the cold season and before the hot summer months. Yearly maintenance at this time ensures the AC will be there when users need it. It also ensures the unit will run well for the summer, as well as it its peak efficiency.
Those of users who live in Vero Beach or the surrounding areas have a choice when it comes to AC service providers. Air Docs Heating & Cooling is a locally owned company that aims to improve the performance of all cooling units in Vero Beach, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Palm Bay, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, and more. They are happy to come to their property and prepare AC for winter, as well as many other related services.
