Maintaining Your HVAC with a Springtime Air Conditioning Inspection NJ

March 24, 2016

Springtime has arrived, which means it’s the perfect occasion for an air conditioning inspection. Understandably so, your HVAC has been largely out of action during the chilly winter months. Put this task on your spring cleaning list to give you enough time to remedy any potential problems with your unit (before it gets put to some serious action over the scorching summer months).

Maintaining your HVAC system is so important in creating a clean and safe indoor air quality for you and your family. Get an effective spring tune-up from the experts at Lawes to help optimize your air conditioning unit so that you can rely on it when you need it most.

Air Conditioning Inspection NJ- What’s Covered?

Keeping you comfortable all year round is central to our business. Our air conditioning technicians have you covered with a number of service plans. For your air conditioning inspection, you can expect the following:

1. Check and Clean the Evaporator and Condenser Coils

These air coils are prone to collecting dust, dirt and other troublesome particles. When this happens, your unit can become blocked, causing it to overwork and reducing its ability to effectively cool your home. Our professional technicians will clean your HVAC coils to avoid potential damage due to restricted airflow.

2. Verify the MERV Reading

Checking the MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) rating helps determine the efficacy of your unit’s air filter in stopping contaminants. If the reading is low on the scale (which typically ranges from 1 to 12), additional maintenance may be required.

3. Check Refrigerant Level

If this is too low or too high it will need to be adjusted in order to reduce the risk of wasted energy and efficiency, and potentially causing your unit to die a premature death.

 

4. Clean the Air Vents, Air Filters

You can easily do this one yourself. Cleaning your air filters can do wonders for improving the airflow capacity and general health and efficiency of your unit. Dirty air filters, which are the first line of defense for your HVAC system, will need to be replaced about once every year at a minimum.

Trust in the Lawes Certified Technicians

The above tips will not only help make your air conditioning unit more efficient (keeping you cooler), but will in turn help save you money you might otherwise have lost on higher energy bills flowing from inefficiency. In addition, regular maintenance can prevent unexpected repairs or even replacement costs.

For more information on how best to prepare your air conditioning unit for the summer season and make sure it’s in top shape, Lawes Heating and Cooling Company is always happy to help. Our team of professional and certified air conditioning experts can service and repair any air unit, no matter what brand or model it is. In the meantime, click here to view our service plans!

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