July is usually the hottest month of the year in the Triangle, and that means air conditioning systems in homes and businesses are working extra hard to keep the indoors cool. It’s important from both a reliability and cost perspective to keep a building’s HVAC system operating at the peak efficiency. Since roughly 10 percent of all household energy use in North Carolina is air conditioning, it makes sense to keep HVAC systems running as smoothly as possible. There are a few simple tips home and business owners can do, in addition to having HVAC systems checked out by a trained and qualified technician once a year. AdvantaClean of Cary / Apex also offers a few services to help maintain HVAC system efficiency.
AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex offers five important tips for efficient air conditioning system operation:
- Replace the filters: Every HVAC system has filters that remove dust, debris, and small particles from the air flowing through the system. Over time, the filters become full of dust and particles, and air flow through them becomes restricted, making the HVAC system work harder. Changing filters at the proper interval, which varies by type of filter, prevents this from happening.
- Keep the air ducts clean: Large volumes air move through an HVAC system, whether heating or cooling is underway. While every system has a filter to trap dust and particles, a significant amount still accumulates in the air ducts. AdvantaClean is certified by the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) to clean HVAC air ducts to maintain HVAC operating efficiency.
- Minimize internal sources of heat: Certain activities such as running the clothes dryer or turning the oven on can generate large amounts of heat, causing the air conditioning system to work harder; this is very important during hours of peak outdoor heat. Limiting these activities to morning and evening hours will reduce the peak cooling load on the AC system, reducing energy use.
- Keep the air conditioner evaporator coils clean: These coils are located in the air handler or blower unit, typically located in the attic. They cool the air and can also accumulate dust and debris over time, reducing their efficiency. AdvantaClean performs expert cleaning of residential and commercial air conditioning coils to maximize cooling system efficiency.
- Keep the condenser unit clear from obstructions: This is the outdoor unit that takes heat out of the air conditioning system, or removes heat from the home. It won’t function properly if obstructed by trees, shrubs, or anything else on the sides and top. Remove any obstructions so air can flow freely around the condenser.
AdvantaClean of Cary/Apex is a local Triangle company offering an array of services to help home and business owners maintain HVAC efficiency, maintain and improve indoor air quality, and recover from disasters. Along with regular inspection and maintenance from a qualified HVAC technician, our air duct cleaning and air conditioner coil cleaning services contribute to keeping people cool and healthy at home or work.
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