Air Conditioning Maintenance
By Daniel Gipe, Fri Dec 9th

The average age of an air conditioner is 10 years; some unitscan run longer than that, some run with a much higher cost after10 years. If not maintained correctly it can cost you double theoperating costs without reducing comfort. Today’s technology hasallowed us to achieve better performance without sacrificingefficiency. In fact, today’s models are much cheaper to run thanthat 10-year-old model gulping up your hard earned money.

I recommend to solve this problem of high energy bills is toupgrade to a Coleman 14 Seer Air Conditioning System throughYours By Design Heating and Cooling.

If for some reason you want to spend more money (up to 40%) thannecessary and not buy the upgrade do yourself a favor and

Clean your Air Conditioner before the season begins.

Foreign material on the condenser coil reduces the system'scapacity to remove heat from the house so your air conditioningsystem must run longer, increasing energy (up to 2X)consumption.

Check voltage and amperage on motors

Improper voltage and amperage can reduce significantly the lifeof the compressor, evaporator and the condenser motor. 80 % ofall air conditioner compressor failures could be eliminated ifthe problems that lead to the failure were corrected.

Check and adjust blower components

Proper adjustment, cleanliness of blower and components arenecessary for adequate airflow to assure proper capacity andequipment reliability.

Check condensate drain (clean if necessary)

A clogged drain can create considerable water damage, as well asaffect indoor humidity levels.

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About the author:Daniel Gipe is President of Yours By Design Heating and Cooling,Inc. in Blaine, Minnesota.We are the best valued heating and airconditioning contractor in the north metro. We do the job rightthe first time. Coleman furnaces and air conditioners are by faryours by design. Visit us today; our website: www.ybdhc.com.

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