| A/C service checklist
An air conditioning unit is one of the biggest and most important appliances in your home. To ensure years of service and reliability, follow these simple steps.
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| Before calling for service
Before calling an expensive service repairmen to fix your air conditioning system, try following some simple trouble-shooting techniques first. If the system is not working at all, check the fuse or circuit breaker, and also check for a defective power cord.
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| Choosing a service company
When choosing a service company for your home air conditioning system, or when making improvements or repairs to the system, you should call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning specialist listed in the Yellow Pages under the initials 'HVAC.
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| Choosing an air conditioner
When choosing an air conditioning system for your home, there are many options to choose from. It is important to first determine the size of the area that needs to be cooled (the square footage), and the amount of time the unit will be in operation in order to choose a unit that will give you the most efficient usage.
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| Is my thermostat working properly?
Home thermostats are temperature-sensitive switches that control a furnace or air conditioner. Many thermostats can be inaccurate by just a few degrees, but unless there is a noticeable problem, only a costly procedure can determine the proper temperature reading you should have in your home.
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| Summer start-up tips
To ensure efficient operation of your central air conditioning unit, especially in the summer months, follow these maintenance tips: *Keep the evaporator coil and the drain pan clean.
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| When to change your filter
All air conditioning systems are equipped with a filter to help trap unwanted dust and dirt and to prevent it from getting into the environment and the air we breathe.
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