During the heat wave, Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning appeared on Fox Chicago News to give homeowners across Chicagoland some tips to keep their air conditioners going during the long weeks of heat that we experienced. Their news crew followed one of our expert technicians on a service call where the homeowner’s problem was caused by airflow issues into the air conditioner. However, this wasn’t the only air conditioner that we repaired during that week that had air flow issues, so we decided that now would be the perfect time to remind homeowners of the importance of proper air flow when it comes to taking care of their air conditioner.
Monthly Filter Changes
This particular homeowner that we visited had issues with his filter and with the condenser outside his home. First, when our technician removed the customer’s filter, he immediately saw why the air conditioner was not working. What looked like months of caked on debris and dust were found clogging the filter and this was subsequently choking the air conditioner. The inadequate air flow kept causing the air conditioner to shut itself down in order to prevent damage. A quick filter change solved this problem, and our technician stressed the importance of monthly filter changes especially during the peak of the season.
Clogged Condensers
Next, our technician traveled outside to take a look at the condenser. What he found was another problem that contributed to the lack of air flow into the air conditioner. The casing for the condenser was plugged up with cottonwood, grass clippings, and other types of nature’s debris. These particles won’t come off easily, and we find that many “do it yourselfers” will destroy their condenser trying to use a power washer to get rid of this clog. Our technicians will use a special chemical cleaner that helps dissolve the debris so that it can be washed away with a gentle spray from your hose.
Keep It Cleaned and Maintained by Four Seasons
All that this customer needed was a good cleaning of the air conditioner, and he was back in business. He could have saved himself all of this trouble and discomfort if he had simply remembered to keep his air conditioner cleaned and maintained every year. Learn from his mistake and have Four Seasons clean your air conditioner today!
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