Central Air Conditioning Maintenance: DIY Tasks and Professional Services

Take care of your A/C, but leave repairs to the pros

Here at Oehlert Bros. we understand that spending money on hiring a professional to service or repair an appliance or piece of equipment that you have here in your eastern Pennsylvania home isn’t exactly something that you look forward to. This includes a central air conditioning system.

Therefore, we have put together a comprehensive guide on what can be a DIY job and what should be left up to the professionals when it comes to your A/C.

The central air conditioning maintenance a homeowner can take on

• Clean and replace air filters: Having a clean air filter allows your system to send proper airflow throughout your home. Additionally, it helps your A/C run efficiently while improving air quality at the same time. Clean and replace your air filters as necessary.
• Keep tabs on your thermostat: You definitely want to make sure your thermostat is set to the “cool” setting and has working batteries.
• Don’t block your vents: Keep your home’s vents clear of any furniture, rugs, curtains and debris. This will help with airflow as well.
• Clean the outdoor condenser unit: It is best to keep your outdoor condenser unit clean and to not let any outdoor elements such as debris, leaves and overgrown branches from trees accumulate on it.
• Check for leaks: A refrigerant leak is going to keep your air conditioning from operating effectively so check for these on a regular basis.
• Listen for abnormal sounds: Unusual sounds such as grinding, banging and squealing can be indicative of a larger issue with your A/C system.

What should be left to the professionals

While all the above suggestions are great for the health of your central air conditioning system there is nothing that can replace an annual tune-up from a professional service. This is the absolute best way to help ensure your air conditioner is working as effectively as possible. Regular maintenance appointments can also help catch small issues before they turn into massive problems, which can end up saving you quite a bit of hassle and money in the long run.

A professional can tackle jobs such as recharging refrigerant, cleaning coils, performing safety checks, conducting inspections, system tune-ups and calibrating thermostats. These tasks are above many homeowners’ pay grades. In fact, attempting to perform any of these jobs if you are under qualified can be a major safety hazard. They can also increase your risk of causing serious damage and end up costing you more money than necessary.

So just let Oehlert Bros. handle it all instead!

Air conditioning services from Oehlert Bros.

When the time does come for a professional to step in to take a look at your eastern Pennsylvania home’s central air conditioning system call the team here at Oehlert Bros. We are available for air conditioning servicing and repairs throughout the area. The Premium Cooling plan we offer includes an annual tune-up and maintenance, coverage for ay necessary repairs, a 5% discount the installation of new equipment and a $20 discount with the addition of one of our heating service plans.

Contact Oehlert Bros. and let us start taking care of your central air conditioning today.