Is Your AC Ready for Spring? 6 Things Florida Homeowners Should Check

Scheduling your professional AC tune-up in Winter Wood, FL, is the best way to ready your unit for spring. But there are six other things you should check on before the Florida heat settles in.

1. When Your Last AC Tune-Up Was

There’s a long list of items that should be checked, but most of them are hidden in places you can’t see but technicians can. If it’s been a while since your last routine AC check-up, now’s the perfect time to call, so you aren’t dealing with high energy costs or annoying surprises mid-summer.

2. When You Last Swapped Out Your Air Filter

It’s the simplest task but also one that gets ignored the most. You should ideally change your filters out every few months. Florida homeowners experience year-round pollen and moisture, so changing it as often as every month is a good idea for consistent performance.

3. Your Thermostat

Make sure your thermostat is reading correctly. This is often a small issue that feels bigger later in the season if you don’t diagnose it now; sometimes, all you need is a new battery to keep things as cool as you like.

4. Strange Noises

If you haven’t already, turn your system on and stand next to the indoor and outdoor units. You’re listening for anything strange. Grinding, buzzing, clicking, banging, or even squealing are all “small” noises that could have big repair bills attached to them.

5. Debris Around Your Outdoor Unit 

Check on any overgrowth or debris piling up around your outdoor condenser. Clear debris away to give your unit some much-needed breathing room. Experts say that at least two feet of space around the unit is ideal.

6. The Condensate Line

Florida’s humidity causes AC units to produce a massive amount of water. Double-check your emergency drain pan. If there’s any water in it, you’ll need to schedule your AC tune-up in Longwood, FL, right away. It likely means there’s a clog that could eventually lead to water backing up into your house.

Schedule Your AC Tune-Up in Longwood, FL

Ready or not, summer is almost here, but Astoria Heating & Cooling can help you be prepared! Contact us today to book your tune-up and prepare for late spring and early summer.