HOUSTON, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A short-lived
winter for part of the United
States and a warmer-than-average spring has homeowners using
their home cooling systems early this year. Before the climate
officially changes from warm to hot, there are important steps to
take before turning on the air conditioning unit for the first
time.
Experts from One Hour Air Conditioning &
Heating®, part of the Direct Energy family of brands
with independently owned and operated locations throughout
North America, urge residents to
pay attention to these must-do's to help prepare their A/C units
for summer:
- Change out your filters.
Once they fill up with dust,
they start restricting air flow, which hampers the efficiency of
the machine and can circulate dust throughout your home.
- Clean the outside unit (condenser).
Over the course
of the year, your air conditioner may have collected dust, leaves
and other debris that degrade its performance. Before you perform
any service on your air conditioner, make sure you shut off the
power through your circuit breaker and special disconnect box next
to the unit.
- Have the inside of the unit cleaned and
maintained.
This is a job for an air conditioning
maintenance expert who will give the machine a thorough inspection
to make sure everything is operating as it should and that the
internal parts are clean and undamaged. Your A/C unit can lose up
to 5 percent efficiency each year that it isn't properly
maintained.
For more details, visit Onehourheatandair.com and find licensed
technicians in your area. You can also watch this video for
additional tips. We're happy to answer any questions you have
regarding your HVAC system and appliances to help ensure your home
is safe.
About One Hour Air Conditioning &
Heating®
One Hour Air Conditioning &
Heating® is currently ranked as the #1 HVAC
franchise in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500
(January 2017). One Hour Air Conditioning & Heating puts
an emphasis on trust, customer service and courtesy. Our work is
completed in a prompt, accurate, and efficient manner. One Hour Air
Conditioning & Heating is part of the Direct Energy family of
brands. ©2017 Clockwork IP, LLC
About Direct Energy
Direct Energy is one of
North America's largest energy and
energy-related services providers with nearly five million
residential and commercial customers. Direct Energy provides
customers with choice and support in managing their energy costs
through a portfolio of innovative products and services. A
subsidiary of Centrica plc (LSE: CNA), one of the world's leading
integrated energy companies, Direct Energy operates in 50 U.S.
states plus the District of
Columbia and 4 provinces in Canada.
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