8 Tips for Keeping Your Furnace and A/C Units in Prime Condition

Today, Don Sommers from Arizona Sommers Cooling & Heating is here to provide us with some great tips on maintaining your furnace and A/C unit.

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Today, Don Sommers from Arizona Sommers Cooling & Heating is here to provide us with some great tips on maintaining your furnace and A/C unit. This Kingman property (which can be viewed in the video above) has a gas-powered, basic up-flow furnace located in a closet. It has more of a horizontal airflow than a unit you might find in an attic, but it’s still the same basic design. When dealing with gas heating, there are central components that keep the full cycle of the system running so that the unit can heat the home. 

Here are a few tips for maintaining your furnace and A/C units:

1. Change out the filter. This prevents the reduction of airflow and leads to a longer lifespan for the unit. We recommend a pleated filter to catch any dust and debris in the air before it enters your system.

2. Check your flame sensor. Your furnace won’t work if it has a corroded flame sensor.

3. Check the gas pressure and gas value. This will help you to ensure you’re not wasting gas, which can cost you money. With too much gas, the unit burns too hot, has a shorter run-time, and just wastes fuel.

4. Clean your flue pipe. The flue pipe removes burnt gas and prevents the air from becoming poisonous. Keep it in good condition by making sure it’s fully sealed and that there’s no rust—this is also a good reason to have a carbon monoxide detector.

5. Check your evaporator coil. If the evaporator coil is blocked, then hot air is also blocked from circulating through your house. This can create a longer run-time and an increased utility bill.

6. Have your A/C capacitor serviced. Located in your outside unit, the capacitor is the most frequent component to break down. Without it, your home won’t have air conditioning.

7. Check to make sure your A/C’s components are within their manufactured ratings. If they’re not, your unit will lose you money and develop problems.

8. Make sure the space around your unit is clean and open. This allows for increased airflow and it makes it easier for a professional to access the unit in case any repairs need to be made.

Feel free to reach out to Don for any furnace- or A/C-related questions at (928) 692-4447 or by visiting www.ArizonaChill.com. Their No. 1 priority is to reduce your heating and cooling burden.

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