Inspecting the outdoor AC unit
As a homeowner, who has stayed with an air conditioner for a long time, you know that you need to undertake AC inspection regularly. You can inspect the unit on your own or hire our local HVAC of Hamilton to help out.
Whichever way you go about it, you need to do it correctly. When checking the unit, you should pay attention to two prime areas: the indoor and outdoor units.
Many homeowners forget giving attention to this unit as it’s located on the outside of the house—this shouldn’t be you. You should begin the inspection by turning off the air conditioner and removing any winter covers or condenser shields that might be there. If there are any leaves or debris in your vents, you should remove them.
Even if you regularly clean the condensers, it’s common for them to be dirty. To keep your air conditioner in excellent working condition, you should clean the air conditioner if you are confident in your skills. You should note that when improperly done, the AC unit can hurt you thus you should be very cautious.
While still outdoors, you should inspect the insulation of the pipes and replace the damaged ones. If you have to replace some of the pipes, you should avoid adding insulation to the smaller line as doing so can cause damage to the system.
Finally, take a look at the concrete pad and ensure that its level. If it isn’t, or damaged, consider hiring our local HVAC of Hamilton to fix it for you.
