{"id":412,"date":"2020-04-28T21:29:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T04:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rossheatingair.com\/?p=412"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:46:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:46:46","slug":"last-minute-summer-ac-prep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/rossheatingair\/last-minute-summer-ac-prep\/","title":{"rendered":"Last-Minute Summer AC Prep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it&#8217;s 80+ degrees outside isn&#8217;t exactly when you want to start servicing your air conditioner, let alone find out if your AC works or not. But we&#8217;ve all been there. If you&#8217;re just diving into your AC prep and maintenance for summer, don&#8217;t panic. <a type=\"page\" id=\"310\" href=\"\/rossheatingair\/contact-us\/\">Call us today<\/a> for seasonal air conditioning maintenance, and we&#8217;ll help you get your AC up and running at full strength &#8212; and efficiency &#8212; in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" title=\"Last Minute Summer Ac Prep\" src=\"\/rossheatingair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/last-minute-summer-ac-prep.jpg\" alt=\"Last Minute Summer Ac Prep\" class=\"wp-image-519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/rossheatingair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/last-minute-summer-ac-prep.jpg 700w, https:\/\/velocitymediadesign.com\/rossheatingair\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/last-minute-summer-ac-prep-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summer Air Conditioner Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the important items that should be checked by your HVAC pro each year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Clean ductwork \u2014 dirt and dust build up in your ducts and can be pulled into your air conditioner, gunking it up<\/li><li>Check refrigerant levels and test for refrigerant leaks, repairing any if found<\/li><li>Inspect the compressor &amp; motor<\/li><li>Replace worn belts &amp; other parts<\/li><li>Inspect &amp; tighten electrical connections<\/li><li>Test the thermostat<\/li><li>Inspect &amp; straighten the condenser fins<\/li><li>Clean the evaporator coil<\/li><li>Lubricate all moving parts<\/li><li>Make sure the condenser unit is level<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re flying solo, here are some activities you can do yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Replace your air filter &#8212; if it&#8217;s clogged with dust, it will hike up your energy bill and shorten the lifespan of your equipment<\/li><li>Clean vent covers and air return covers<\/li><li>Inspect and clean the outdoor condenser unit<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broken Air Conditioner?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did your AC bite the dust this year? Don&#8217;t worry. If it&#8217;s fixable, we&#8217;ll get it back up and running as soon as possible. If it&#8217;s beyond repair, we can help you find a new AC that&#8217;s the right size for your home, and we&#8217;ll even make sure it fits your budget with our flexible payment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prep your AC for summer now &#8212; before you begin running it around the clock &#8212; to prevent mid-summer breakdowns. Especially now that most of us are staying home and sheltering-in-place, no one needs to be stuck inside without air conditioning. <em>Good<\/em> air conditioning. With a little preventative maintenance, we can do our best to make sure your unit is running in top shape all summer long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that Ross Heating and Air Conditioning is open and ready to help. We&#8217;re following all possible safety and sanitation measures including providing gloves, booties and masks for our technicians to wear when they enter your home. <a href=\"\/rossheatingair\/contact-us\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"310\">Call us today<\/a> to get your air conditioning in ship-shape. We&#8217;ll make sure you stay as comfortable as possible all summer long.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it&#8217;s 80+ degrees outside isn&#8217;t exactly when you want to start servicing your air conditioner, let alone find out if your AC works or not. But we&#8217;ve all been there. If you&#8217;re just diving into your AC prep and maintenance for summer, don&#8217;t panic. 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