Air Conditioners for Comfort and Health

As winter starts to end, many people are happy because they will soon be enjoying the warm summer days. Unfortunately, a month or so later, the weather may take a turn for the worse and become unbearably hot! For many people this weather change is uncomfortable, but for young children and older people it may become a health concern.

It is important to understand how to keep air conditioners in good working order so they may function properly. If a person is living in an environment that is kept cool by large commercial units there is little he needs to do except what is deemed by common sense such as keeping windows and doors shut.

If a person has a small or medium size unit that he is responsible for, there are several items that must be addressed to reach and maintain maximum performance. The first is very simple and yet over looked by a majority of people and that is to read the manual that came with the unit.

Most stores, large or small, as well as public facilities will have commercial air conditioners to provide relief to their customers as well as their staff. There is no other feasible solution to battle the hot weather; whether people have a small air conditioner in their home or are living in a large complex with cooling towers on the roof.

For comfort, the temperature in a home should be approximately ten degrees lower then the outside air. To prolong the life of the unit and to keep the electricity bill low, the unit should always be turned on and at a comfortable level. Coming home in the afternoon and turning the conditioner on full blast is not only detrimental to the unit, but each power surge may greatly increase the electricity bill.

Another simple, but very important maintenance procedure is to check the filter often. If it is slightly dirty a person may shake it or gently hit it on the ground to release the soil, but if the filter is very dirty it must be replaced. If the air flow is restricted there is a good possibility that the compressor will freeze and the unit will stop working. It only takes a few minutes to perform this easy task, yet by not doing it an expensive repair service may have to fix the unit. This is a cost that is not necessary and until it is repaired the home will be hot. 

While the summer heat may be extremely uncomfortable, a decent air conditioning unit and some common sense will eliminate the problem! PTAC Installer is proficient in AC maintenance services in NYC. If you also want to make your summers relaxable then contact PTAC Installer firm now.