02/10/2022
Hello Everyone! Even though we're still in February, it's never too late to start thinking about your Air Conditioner maintenance needs before you depart for the summer. Tailored Home Watch will spot issues when they arise, but "an ounce of prevention" is always good advice. Now is the time to have your AC professionally serviced rather than waiting until a week before you leave. You want a service company that truly takes time to not only service, but DIAGNOSE the health of your system. Beware the tech who shows up, charges the system and leaves, they’ve just gotten one over on you: If it really was low, then they didn’t actually fix the leak that caused the issue and it's going to happen again. Here's how to do a simple home test on your AC... Wait for a day when it's at least 80 degrees outside. Let the air conditioner run for about 15 minutes and while running put a thermometer against the supply register that’s closest to the unit. The supply register is the vent blowing cold air. Leave the thermometer in place for five minutes, then check the reading. Next, take the same reading near a return vent, this is the vent drawing air from the room back to the unit, (you shouldn’t feel any cold air blowing), leave the thermometer in place for another five minutes. The air near the supply register should be 14 to 20 degrees cooler than near the return vent, if it’s not, there’s a problem. Don’t worry, it could be something minor. Most times, there’s just a blockage somewhere in the system. A certified tech can root out the issue and take care of it quickly. The above test is a great way to check your system if you think there’s a problem or just for peace of mind, and it's one of the tests we perform on every Home Watch visit to your property. Give us a call today at 239-841-8554 for all your Home Watch and Concierge needs, we hope you've enjoyed this post and look forward to speaking with you.