AC Repair in Atlanta & Marietta

Let's face it; an air conditioner is a big expense that no one wants to have to replace, so it's in your best interest to make your unit last as long as possible. Plus, with the demands the greater Atlanta weather conditions put on HVAC units, standard maintenance tips to help avoid AC repair. For more, the following 5 tips will help keep your air conditioner running great year after year.

1. MAINTAIN A CLEAN AIR FILTER — If you have a standard 1" filter we recommend changing every 30 days, dirty filters restrict air flow (see #2) and also once compacted allows the dirt and airborne debris into your furnace and air ducts. The nastiness that gets into your furnace collects on the blower wheel creating extra stress on the blow motor. From there it moves on into your air ducts & affects the indoor air quality.
2. KEEP REGISTERS OPEN — Closing off registers makes your AC unit work harder because it restricts air flow, this has a rippling affect on several different HVAC components and can lead to repairs.
3. SCHEDULE REGULAR MAINTENANCE — Call your local air conditioning repair contractor and have them schedule you for regular maintenance and tune-ups twice a year to keep your AC in tip-top shape. This allows you to find small problems before they become large problems!
4. MAINTAIN CONSTANT TEMPERATURE — Constantly adjusting the thermostat puts more stress on your AC unit and shortens its lifespan, along with possibly leading to unnecessary repairs.

5. KEEP UNIT FREE FROM DEBRIS — Keep your outside unit free from dust, grass, and leaves to ensure it works to maximum efficiency. The outdoor AC unit pulls air inward from the exterior to keep it cool, the more vegetation around the unit, the more dirt it pulls into the exterior coil. As the coils get dirty and clogged the unit struggles to breathe and runs at higher temperatures, this will affect the efficiency; as well as the life of the electrical components, & compressor.

As mentioned, regular HVAC maintenance is essential to keep your air conditioner running efficiently and to ensure that it's ready to go when you need it most. Here are 4 things you can do to make sure your unit is up to the task.

1. Change The Filter Every 30-45 Days - Or possibly upgrade to a Media Filter which can last up to 12 months between changes if the filters are in a tough location to change monthly.
2. Clean The Condenser Coils - Use a garden hose to wash it down every spring, in some cases a professional chemical cleaning may be needed every couple of years.
3. Treat The Condensate Drain - For the handy homeowner, treating the condensate drain once a year could save you from a breakdown & possibly even water damage to your home.
4. Install A Programmable Thermostat - This will allow you to keep a more even temperature throughout the day, stopping unneeded wear & tear on your equipment.

For best results, call a professional air conditioning repair service to ensure your unit gets maintained annually.

There are few things more frustrating than turning on your AC hoping to get a cold breeze only to find hot air. The common items we see when repairing AC units in Marietta & surrounding areas are listed below.

• Faulty Thermostat
• Faulty Electrical Device
• Air Filter Needs to be Changed
• Dirty Coils
• Low Refrigerant
• Failing Compressor

If your AC is struggling to keep your home cool or not cooling at all, a routine maintenance or service call may be needed to avoid repair.