Sometimes homeowners can be their own worst enemies. Whether it’s a project that had the appearance of being somewhat basic that turned into a headache or something as normal as forgetting to change the air filter and now you need AC repair. It doesn’t take much to make things a lot harder than they need to be. Of course, heating and cooling aren’t exempt from this either, as there are a variety of things that we don’t do that may eventually lead to AC repair.

While the objective is to elude these circumstances, we’ve put together three of the most common things homeowners do relate to their air conditioners before making the call for AC repair.

  1. Disregard uncommon actions from your air conditioner
    It can be relatively easy to get used to hearing the hum of your air conditioner throughout the summer months when it runs fairly often, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore any out-of-place sounds or actions that happen.

    Whether it’s a rattling, clanking, rubbing, or any other number of sounds, don’t just ignore it. These sounds could mean that there is an issue with your system. The longer these sounds last, the greater the chance that you may need to set up an AC repair appointment or worse, have an unplanned outage that turns into an emergency repair. It’s important to call and get a professional opinion before anything greater arises.

  2. Forget about your air filter
    Air filters are one of the simplest things to deal with as a homeowner but often fly under the radar. However, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be swapping them regularly. A dirty air filter not only impacts air flow but also makes it more difficult for your air conditioner to do its job, making it less efficient and potentially raising your energy costs. Changing your air filter is pretty simple and should be done every 1-3 months depending on your usage. Have questions? Feel free to reach out to Air Houston Mechanical LLC and we’d be more than happy to help.
  3. Don’t schedule regular maintenance
    Like to an oil change on your vehicle, regular maintenance on your air conditioner is essential to ensuring that your system is running at its best. Of course, when you neglect your system by putting off scheduled maintenance, your air conditioner can turn into a ticking time bomb if it develops larger concerns that require AC repair.

Regardless of the age of your air conditioner, some things can be done to ward off any potential for AC repair appointments. Sure, these are three of the most common ones encountered by Air Houston Mechanical LLC in Huffman, but there are numerous other ways to avoid dealing with AC repair. Feel free to call Air Houston Mechanical LLC at (832) 957-9332 whenever you have a question about your air conditioner.

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