Cooling System Tune-Up

1. Check your air conditioner filters every month and clean or replace them, since getting the proper amount of air across indoor and outdoor coils is very important. Check your outdoor coil and compressor unit to assure it is not blocked by leaves, grass, or other materials that could limit the air flow.
2. Do not close off more than one supply register at a time, and keep return grills free. Closing off more return grills will restrict air flow, preventing efficient operation. Keep return grills free so that unrestricted air can flow back to the indoor unit.
3. Check the condensation drain for clogging, since no condensation flowed through it during the winter months. Air conditioning and cooling also provides humidity control to assure comfort. Humidity control removes the moisture from the air through condensation, which is then discharged through a condensation drain.
4. If you can feel airflow near the pipe elbows or other joints, have a contractor tighten and reseal your ducts. As your cooling system ages, the ductwork may begin to leak at joints and connections.