Why Service Your AC Equipment Before A Heatwave

One of the worsts moments for your Lake Mary rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to break down is during a heatwave. When the weather heats up, AC units have to work harder to keep their tenants relaxed, and it may be, depending on your location, a habitability issue. But if your unit has not been inspected or serviced in recent times, you’re taking a significant risk that something could fail just when you need the AC the most. Because of that, it is important to get your AC equipment ready for hot weather before it occurs. You can achieve this by doing a few simple preventative maintenance tasks on your AC unit each spring.

One useful tactic to keep your AC system running efficiently is to make sure that the condensation drain line is always clear. Clogged condensation lines can make the drain pan fill up, which will trigger a float switch to shut off the unit. If the unit shuts off, things will heat up quickly inside your rental house, leaving your tenants hot and unhappy. At the same time, emergency service calls during peak season are neither easy to get nor cheap, and you may end up paying for an expensive service call that could have been prevented with simple maintenance.

Clearing an AC unit’s drain line is a simple matter of pouring ½ cup of bleach in the line a few times per year. By performing this effective maintenance task, you can stop those heatwave emergencies and keep your Lake Mary rental property’s AC equipment running normally all through the hottest parts of the year.

Other basic maintenance tasks might assist you in avoiding an AC shut down at the worst possible moments. Clearing debris away from your unit can ensure it functions efficiently and prevent overheating. Additionally, remember to clean the blower fan and condenser coils a minimum of once every year and that the filters should be changed regularly. These are small tasks that are commonly missed, but if disregarded, they can create big troubles and expensive repairs down the road.

When annual and seasonal maintenance isn’t executed, the likelihood of a total shutdown greatly increases. If you don’t have time to perform regular maintenance yourself, you can always have a professional HVAC technician do it for you. Numerous HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the major components, from the fan motor to the compressor, for signs of problems. They can alert you if anything seems ready to fail during heavy operation, which you can then fix the problem before the heat arrives.

Obviously, remembering to schedule regular HVAC service can be hard at times, specifically because it is needed at least once or twice per year. The better solution for busy rental property owners may be to outsource property maintenance to professionals who will safeguard that necessary annual maintenance is completed. If you would like to understand more about how to save time while ensuring that your rental property’s HVAC system is equipped for hot weather, contact us online or give us a call at 407-681-7802 today.