For air conditioners that sit inside the house, you’ll first need to remove the front grille. Some grilles were designed to make air conditioning cleaning easy and simple snap off. You should have a screwdriver ready though, just in case there are screws holding the front grille in place. Once you have gotten the grille off, you need to take out the filter because that is how you expose the coils that you need to clean off. You may need to replace the filter itself if it is disposable, or you can clean off the filter with a rag if it is plastic. When the coils are exposed, you will want to use a vacuum cleaner to pull out all of the dirt and dust that has built up since the last time it was cleaned. Never use anything else to remove dust because you may cause damage to the air conditioner.

If there are any bent coil fins, you will need to straighten them out. A bent coil fin can make your air conditioner work with less efficiency and could result in your air conditioner breaking before its average lifespan is up. The best way to fix a bent coil fin is to purchase a fin comb from a hardware store or an air conditioner store. There should be instruction included with the fin comb on how to straighten a coil since different sized combs may have different ways of working. When have finished your air conditioning cleaning, you just need to replace the filter and the front grille.

An outdoor air conditioner gets cleaned roughly the same way. Instead of removing the front grille, there is a back grille you need to remove. The outdoor models will tend to use screws as opposed to grilles that snap off so make sure you have a screwdriver with you. When the grille is off, you will need to follow the same basic steps for cleaning the indoor air conditioner. You want to remove the filter, vacuum around the coils, and fix any bent coil fins you find. If the filter is disposable, be sure to replace it with the right kind of filter. If the filter is reusable, make sure you clean it before putting it back in. Then replace the back grille and you are done. It takes a little time, but overall it is a simple process that really makes a difference.

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1. Always make sure that the air conditioner is sized appropriately for your window.

It sounds overly simplistic, but air conditioners really only come in a few widths, and windows are very different. If you have an older house, you may have very narrow windows, while newer homes may have wider windows. Although many air conditioners do come with little plastic curtains that can stretch to either side, this is not a very effective means of keeping the heat out.

Try to find an air conditioner that is as close as possible to the width of your window. If you can’t find the perfect fit, consider using a more substantial material to provide a closer fit between the window and the air conditioning unit. Plywood painted to match your house is a great and easy fix for this problem.

2. Always make sure that you use a foam strip above and below the unit.

This is something that many people forget when they are installing their window air conditioners. That strip is going to help block out hot air from coming into your house and it is important to make sure that it is the right size for your window. It is a good idea to put it on the bottom and top of the unit for the best results.

In addition to helping with energy savings, that foam strip will also help your air conditioner run a lot quieter. The vibration from the unit can be pretty irritating when it is rattling a double pane window. By installing the foam, you’re cutting down on how much vibration will actually reach the glass.

3. If you have an old unit, it’s time to upgrade.

Today’s air conditioners are much more energy efficient and easier to install than the units of old. Gone are the clunky boxes that take two people to heft into the window and gone are the sky high electric bills. Many of today’s air conditioners can be run for about the same cost as a lamp, while the older models are closer to a chest freezer.

It is also a good idea to replace an air conditioner that is more than ten years old. The parts on these models do wear out and the Freon will not be as effective as it once was. The result is that the unit has to work harder to make it cooler in your home and you end up spending a lot more money.

Lastly, always make sure that your air conditioner is not on the side of the house where it will be exposed to constant sun. It makes it harder for the unit to run and it will not be able to keep your room cool.

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1. Physical Structure –

The inspector will go through the foundations and all the exterior features of the home to see if there are any potential problems. They will also check for drainage and any other issues that may affect the home’s safety. By checking to make sure that everything is up to code, they can save you a significant amount of money on repairs.

2. Heating and Cooling System –

Many older homes will have heating or cooling systems that are incredibly out of date, or even possibly dangerous. It is very important to make sure that the inspector completely goes over the duct work, the furnace and the air conditioning unit, if any, before completing the inspection. If the home has a very out of date system, it may be subject to leaking and this can be very dangerous.

3. Plumbing System –

Once again, older homes may not have the best plumbing in the world. If the owners did not keep up on regular repairs, you can be stuck with pipes that leak into the walls, or even lead pipes that can cause a health risk. The inspector will check the materials of the pipes as well as their integrity.

4. Electrical System –

This can definitely be a major problem with many older homes, especially the ones that were built at the turn of the century. It is no easy task to rewire an older home and it is very costly. Your inspector will make sure that all of the wiring is up to code and that it is not dangerous to operate. For example, if the lights dip when something is plugged in, this is a very bad sign and could be the cause of a dangerous fire if the wiring gets too hot.

5. Interior Construction –

The inspector will also go over the interior of the house to check for water damage, or out of code features that might endanger the new inhabitants of the house. They will be looking for mildew and mold as well as other potential health hazards during their inspection.

You can save tens of thousands of dollars by spending the money on an inspector before purchasing a house. We always recommend that the buyer hire the inspector instead of letting the home owners do it, to make sure that there are no problems with the results. Before you close on any property, have it completely inspected and wait for the report.

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Central Air Conditioning –

If you already have central heating, or your house has ducts, this is a great choice, especially if you live in a very hot area. Window air conditioners are typically overwhelmed by these conditions and you have to run multiple units instead of just one to keep your whole house cool. A unit may cost a lot at the beginning, but you will be saving more money over time in energy costs and your house will be a lot cooler.

Window Air Conditioning –

If you have a very small space to cool, or you live in an area that is not terribly hot, this is a great solution. In this case, central air may be a bit of overkill, while a simple window unit that you can turn on and off as needed may work a lot better. Just make sure that the unit is properly fitted to your windows for the best energy efficiency.

Swamp Coolers –

These units have been around for awhile, but there were not always as popular in some parts of the country as others. They are a bit more eco-friendly, since they function by sucking in the warm humid air and condensing it into vapor which then cools the house or room. They do not work very well in humid climates, and when compared to central air, they certainly don’t match up. However, if you live in a very dry area and you only occasionally need cooling, this can be a great choice.

Unico System –

This is a fairly new type of air conditioning system that is commonly used in older homes or homes that do not have any duct work. They are pretty expensive, but they are also very effective. Typically, you have the main unit installed in an attic and properly vented. Then, pipes are run through the home and placed in strategic spots around the room. The cold air is filtered through the pipes and cools the house. If you are really wanting to get central air, but you don’t want to have to install duct work throughout, this is a great solution.

Fans –

The old tried and true still works pretty well, especially if you can put a bowl of ice in front of it. If you are trying to save on money, or your area doesn’t get very hot a simple fan may be all that you need. When coupled with the right kind of exhaust system, they can also be placed in windows to suck in cool night air to cool your house down.

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Many people make the simple mistake of lowering the thermostat by too much in the evening. If the thermostat change is greater than ten degrees, it could incur a greater cost than expected. When the morning comes, the furnace will have to work even harder to make up for that 10 degree drop. Also of note, if the temperature outside is going to be around 0 degrees or colder, then you should not even bother lowering the thermostat on that night, as it will prove unnecessary and cause inefficiency.

Check the position of your thermostat in the room, even if it has been in that position for awhile. The installer may actually have made a mistake, and there is a chance that the thermostat has not even been installed in the proper location. There is also a chance that something has been changed or added later on that is allowing for a false reading to be given. You should be checking your thermostat in order to make sure that you are not getting a draft from somewhere else. You should also make sure that nothing hot is present around the location of your thermostat, such as a radio or a television for example, as these items are more than capable of forcing false readings out of your thermostat.

If you do realize that your thermostat is in need of being replaced, or if you realize that you need to change the location of your thermostat, then this can be done quite easily. If you need to relocate your thermostat, then you should make sure that you are checking the specifications by the owner for each unit. All you are going to have to do is run some brand new wiring to the chosen location. This is going to take a little bit of time and some decent labor, but it can definitely be done. If you are replacing an older thermostat, the process is much simpler. There are typically two pieces to a thermostat, the base and the body.

The head or body is the unit that you actually see on the wall, containing the controls. The base is the piece that is screwed into your wall. Make sure that you turn the power off to your thermostat before you remove it, and follow all manufacturer instructions when installing the new one. If you don't follow the manufacturer instructions, there is a good chance that you will end up causing damage to your home, your thermostat or yourself, which means that being careful is definitely necessary.

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