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Improper maintenance can be a common reason for an air conditioning system to fail to work as intended. While homeowners may strive to take care of their air conditioning system, there are several important aspects of HVAC maintenance that are often neglected, which can result in sizable performance impacts.

Thorough Cleanings

Thoroughly cleaning the entire HVAC system is one of the most important things to do for your system. Without a thorough cleaning, the air conditioning system will become filled with dust and dirt. Homeowners may assume that this will only be an issue for the ducts, but large amounts of dust can actually cause the mechanical parts of the system to completely fail. Cleaning the dust out of the interior of the HVAC unit can be a difficult task, as it may require the housing of the unit to be removed. Professional air conditioning maintenance service will be able to easily remove the cover so that the interior can be cleaned without damaging the system in the process.

Servicing The Blower

A modern HVAC system will utilize a powerful blower to circulate the air that has been cooled by the unit. If there are issues with the blower, the unit will be unable to effectively cool the interior of the house. In many instances, this may not result in the system immediately losing the ability to cool the entire house. Rather, the problem may start in the areas of the home that are the furthest from the air conditioner, and then as it worsens the issue will spread to the areas of the home that are closer to the air conditioning system. Regular maintenance of the blower can keep it working efficiently so that these problems will be less likely to develop.

Clearing The Drain

Many homeowners may not be aware of the fact that their air conditioning system will have a drain on it. This drain prevents the unit from flooding as a result of rain entering the unit or condensation forming on the interior components. Unfortunately, this drain can be an excellent environment for algae and moss to grow, which can result in it becoming clogged. Using a strong jet of water and a scrubbing brushing with a long handle will be sufficient for removing these substances from the drain so that it will be able to keep the unit from filling with water. This work should be done more frequently during the summer, as this can be the time of the year when algae and moss will be the most likely to grow in the drain line.

For more information about air conditioning maintenance, contact a local HVAC professional.