The worst time for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to malfunction is during a heatwave. As temperatures rise, air conditioning units should exert more effort to keep tenants comfortable. Depending on your Southampton, this can also become a habitability issue.
If your air conditioning unit hasn’t been inspected or serviced recently, you face the danger of its malfunction during essential periods. Consequently, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is before the onset of heat. Every spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to guarantee your unit is prepared.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
To keep your AC system running at its best, you need to ensure the condensation drain line is always clear. Clogged condensation lines may lead to the buildup of water in the drain pan, triggering a float switch to shut off the unit. If the unit stops working, things will heat up rapidly inside your rental house, leaving your tenants hot and unhappy.
Also, emergency service calls during peak season are neither easily accessible nor affordable, and you may end up paying for an expensive service call that could have been prevented with simple maintenance.
Regular maintenance can prevent a shutdown
Clearing an AC unit’s drain line is as simple as pouring ½ cup of diluted bleach into the line a couple of times per year. This simple maintenance task can help you avoid heatwave emergencies and keep your rental property’s AC equipment working perfectly throughout the hottest parts of the year.
Other basic maintenance tasks can help you avoid an AC shutdown at the worst possible time. Clearing debris away from your unit can guarantee its effective working and prevent overheating.
Similarly, don’t forget to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least yearly and change the filters frequently. These actions are little and sometimes overlooked; yet, if ignored they may produce big problems and expensive repairs sooner or later.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance is neglected, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. If you have limited time to perform regular maintenance yourself, you may engage a professional HVAC technician to complete the task for you.
Most HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the primary parts, from the fan motor to the compressor, for signals of issues. They can notify you if any component appears likely to fail with heavy operation, allowing you to address the issue before the heat arrives.
It is crucial to schedule your HVAC service regularly, typically once or twice yearly. For busy rental property owners, leaving property maintenance to experts like Real Property Management Tri-State Area is the best plan of action. We guarantee that necessary annual maintenance will be performed promptly, ensuring your property runs smoothly. If you would like to explore how our professional management services in Southampton can prepare your property for all seasons, don’t hesitate to contact us online or at 610-497-2700 today.
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