Maintaining your heating and cooling units can be a bit overwhelming. What do you do? When do you it and how do you know if everything is ok? Well, there are a few tips that you can use to help keep your unit running smoothly and to help prevent a burnout of any kind. El Paso Mechanical Technologies can help you keep your heating and cooling unit in good condition. Some tips that can help you prevent a burnout in your heating and cooling unit are to take care of the compressor and watch your thermostat.
Take Care of the Compressor
Air compressors are pivotal to the continued function of your heating and cooling unit. This is because they are the heart of your unit. The compressor is basically a pump that converts refrigerant gas into the air that eventually flows into the home. They tend to last long, about five to ten years. If it goes down before that it is usually because of another issue which affected it. If these go, it can sometimes be impossible to fix and may require that the unit be replaced. The best way to take care of this important part is to be proactive. One part to watch for is the condenser coil.
Condenser coils are the electric part of the unit that can cause problems if dirty or damaged. If the coil goes, the compressor may follow. One way to avoid an issue is to have the coils cleaned regularly. Another part to watch out for is a blocked suction line. The way you know something is wrong with this is if your cooling is not flowing as cold as it should. Blockages can cut off the air supply, which make the compressor work too hard. This can cause a breakdown.
Thermostat Adjustments
Aside from the compressor, your thermostat is the most important tool to the continued working of your system. A thermostat helps regulate the temperature or your home, but it also helps you manage your heater and AC systems. Remember that your unit is working outside and through the elements. So be careful with how much you ask of it. A good practice is to keep the thermostat a few degrees, about four or five, away from your desired temperature. This helps relieve stress on the unit and make sure it does not burn out. This especially a good practice on days of uncommon cold or heat for you area. This is because you unit will probably not be used to such strain and may break down.
No one wants their heater or AC unit to burn out on them. There are a few things you can do to prevent this from happening to you. El Paso Mechanical Technologies can help you prevent your heating and cooling from going out. Make sure to be proactive about caring for your air compressor and to keep an eye on your thermostat adjustments.
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