tools sitting on an AC unit

With summer in Des Moines, now is time to get on air conditioner maintenance.

If you haven't it , it could be and . This can your unit's efficiency and cause it to . Or .

We having your air conditioning system professionally . Why? can be more energy efficient, which could save you money on .

AC maintenance also helps our technicians and issues before they problems.

Related: How to Keep Your Air Conditioner from Failing

Some of the work we :

  • the blower, motor, drain line and coils
  • pressure and temperature
  • lines, refrigerant and connections

have done this fall—and we can get your furnace  for heating season too.

There's also some you can do between professional tune-ups. about an hour to your outdoor condenser unit, as well as on your indoor HVAC system.

Related: How Often Should You Expect to Get Air Conditioning Service Done?

AC Unit

a day to your air conditioner. At least 60 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) is . That way, you can once you've cleaned it.

You'll only need :

  • Wet-dry vacuum and hose with a soft brush attachment
  • Screwdriver
  • Butter knife
  • Damp rag
  • Small, round paintbrush
  • Replacement furnace filter (if necessary)

Related: How AC Repair and Maintenance Can Actually Save You Money

the Outside Unit

1. Turn Off the Power

the to your air conditioner at the breaker box.

2. Clean the Outside

from the . This includes branches, bushes, weeds and grass.

Then the vacuum to clean the metallic fins. These are also condenser coils and heat away from your .

You need to be these coils. or fins can efficiency.

3. Fix Bent Fins

Use a butter knife to fins. You can also a fin comb from an appliance part . A pro from Web Connect Demo should damage.

4. Clean the Inside

After the fan, out leaves and other yard . Then the inside of the with a wet .

The only coil cleaner you is water. Use pressure from a hose nozzle to the fins, water from the inside out. once you're .

5. Test Your Air Conditioner

restore power and turn your air conditioner back on. If it's not , us a call at 123-123-1234.

Related: Air Conditioner Service: Pay a Little Now, Save Later

Clean the Indoor Unit

1. Turn Off the Power

the to your furnace at the breaker box.

2. Check Your Filter

Furnace filters  be every months, depending on the you use.

when you last ? and the light. , .

3. Clean the Inside

Remove the blower door and vacuum up dust.

Then your air conditioner's drain line—it's a plastic tube. If it's , you can it by bleach through the tube to the line. Or you can tube.

the drain port using a small, round paintbrush. the drain tube and .

Related: How to Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Well Through Fall

Again

Annual air conditioner maintenance from Web Connect Demo can make your more efficient and help it last longer. We also service agreements, so you won't forget to your !