How Do You Maintain Your Outside AC Unit?

An air conditioning system is an assembled unit where all the different components are linked to lower the indoor temperature. So, if you are relaxing in a comfortable atmosphere while there is scorching heat outside, many components are working harmoniously to provide you with cooling services.

An AC outdoor unit is equally vital as an indoor unit. If you are focusing on the indoor unit and keeping it in good condition, that might not be enough. You also need to look after the outdoor AC unit. You may wonder how you can open an outdoor AC unit because there are so many delicate components and hazardous electrical wirings.

Read more about the AC outdoor unit from the technician experts of AC services in Alpharetta.

Why is maintenance essential for an AC outdoor unit?

There are five vital components in the AC unit that makes all the cooling process possible:

• Compressor
• Condenser
• Evaporator
• Expansion unit
• Refrigeration fluid

The compressor and condenser are situated in the outdoor unit, and the expansion unit and evaporator coils are stuffed inside the indoor AC unit. The refrigerant runs in the copper coils connected to all four units.

The compressor helps change the high-pressure refrigerant to low-pressure refrigerant gas capable of cooling the room temperature. So, if the compressor malfunctions, the entire cooling process halts for the moment.

A compressor is an expensive and vital system part and can only be replaced by a trained professional who provides HVAC services.

How can you Keep the Condenser and Compressor Fit and in Good Condition?

Take a brush and clean the air conditioner fins where all the dust gets accumulated. Clean the unit thoroughly if you find debris or foliage inside the unit. You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust particles and a knife to remove a chunk of dirt:

• Step 1: Switch off the AC unit and turn the main electrical switch off the AC system. The main motive behind the step is to ensure no electric current runs through the AC system while cleaning the outdoor unit.
• Step 2: Take a brush and clean the air conditioner fins where all the dust gets accumulated. Clean the unit thoroughly if you find debris or foliage inside the unit. You can use a vacuum cleaner to remove the dust particles and a knife to remove a chunk of dirt.
• Step 3: Straighten the condenser fins if they get bent or misplaced during cleaning.
• Step 4: Clean the condenser fan with a damp cloth to remove the dust on the blades.
• Step 5: You can wash the condenser fins with the help of the water. Spraying the water with a water hose will finish the job but prevent the water from affecting the fan motor.

Many DIY videos are available on the internet to teach you how to perform repairing, installing, and maintenance tasks. But before you apply those tricks in real life, check the trick's validity and facts from other sources.

Call Staton Heating and Air Inc. to hire the best technicians near you. It is better to consult the experts in air conditioning repair in Alpharetta if you are stuck in HVAC-related problems. Contact us today to know more about our HVAC services.