Having a new air conditioning unit installed can be an exciting moment around your house. To this point, you’ve probably been working with a window unit or fans but these aren’t always sufficient. Once you’ve completed your AC installation in Edmond, OK, it’s important to make sure that you get follow-up services to make sure that everything continues to work as it should. If this isn’t something you’ve considered, our team at Caldwell Mechanical Services can help outline some of the services you’ll need to have performed after your AC installation.
Check vents around the house
After your AC unit is installed, you’re going to want to make sure that you’re getting the most airflow possible from the vents. Clear furniture, toys, drapes, and blankets away from vents to ensure that they’re clear and nothing is inhibiting the flow of conditioned air into every room. You’ll find that if the airflow into one room is blocked, it’s often redirected into another room and you’ll have uneven temperature distribution across your home. This will make one room colder than the rest.
Verify drain line is clear
Your air conditioner is going to create condensation as a result of cool air traveling across the cooling coils. This means there will be a build-up of water that needs to be removed from the unit, which is why it has a drain line. A maintenance technician should ensure that your drain line is clear so moisture can be effectively removed from the AC unit. If moisture is allowed to accumulate in your unit, mold, fungus, and mildew can grow then cause a foul smell to be pumped into your home. Beyond the smell, spores from mold and fungus can cause problems for individuals in the home who have asthma or allergies.
Inspect circuits
Circuits that run your air conditioning unit should have the power capacity to ensure that you’re not going to have any problems with tripping the breaker or overloading the system. If it wasn't done before your unit was installed, have your service technician verify the capacity of the circuits that support your AC unit so you don’t have to worry about tripping the power every time the air kicks on.
Check insulation on refrigerant lines
Running your air conditioning when it’s hot outside can feel great, but you still want to make sure the effect on your wallet isn’t outweighing the benefits of cool air in the house. One way that you can help to mitigate some of the costs of running your AC unit is by ensuring that the refrigerant lines are properly insulated. The refrigerant lines are what helps to pump cold air into your house. If they’re losing cold air as it flows through the system, you’ll find that your AC unit stays on for much longer than it needs to when cooling your home to a comfortable level.
Update thermostat as needed
One way that you can improve the efficiency of your AC unit is by updating your thermostat. It’s recommended that you buy a new thermostat so you can program the system to run how you want and when you want. This will make for greater operating efficiency so you’re not running the system too much during the day when you’re gone and you can sleep comfortably without having to turn the temperature down before going to bed.
Schedule a consultation
Make sure that your new air conditioner is running properly with maintenance after your AC installation in Edmond, OK. Our team at Caldwell Mechanical Services will verify that your unit is running soundly or tune it up as needed. Book a consultation with our technicians by calling 580-490-2453 or 580-220-0932. You can also send us your questions using our online contact form.
