Air Conditioner Repair Dallas

admin — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:10:14 +0000

Staying cool this year may be accomplished if you provide your air conditioning system a tune-up before the weather gets any warmer. All it takes is a few simple steps to make sure your AC system is ready to properly cool your house.

Here are some tips from the U.S. Department of Energy:

Keeping the cool air inside is just as important as keeping the warm air outside. Caulking, weather stripping, and adding additional attic insulation will help keep cool air inside during the summer.

Be sure the air is flowing properly through the vents. Inspect the duct work for holes or separated joints, and hire a professional to repair them.

Add insulation around air conditioning ducts, when they are located in unconditioned spaces, such as attics, crawl spaces and garages; do the same for whole house fans where they open to the exterior or attic.

Homeowners should check the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) rating of their air conditioning unit. The higher the SEER rating, the more energy efficient the unit is and the lower your utility bills will be. Upgrading to a higher SEER rating can save homeowners hundreds of dollars a year on their energy bills.

If the AC unit needs to be replaced or fixed, homeowners should contact a professional Dallas Air Conditioning company.

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