Air Conditioner Maintenance

Keep the cold air flowing this summer with just a few simple TO DOs this spring:

~ Clear leaves, brush and dirt from inside your air conditioner’s top grille.

~ Trim nearby shrubs and bushes to allow at least two feet of clearance around the unit.

~ Set the thermostat to cooling mode and run your air conditioner a few minutes to make sure it’s working.

~ Schedule an annual checkup of your air conditioning system.

~ Replace your air conditioner filter once a month. Dirty filters restrict air flow and can waste energy.

~ If you use a room air conditioner, install it on a north-facing wall to keep it out of the sun.

~ If it’s time to replace your air conditioner, look for an ENERGY STAR® qualified model to help reduce cooling costs up to 20 percent.