{"id":1163,"date":"2022-11-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/?p=1163"},"modified":"2022-11-28T17:06:54","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T22:06:54","slug":"now-good-time-assess-acs-performance-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/now-good-time-assess-acs-performance-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Now Is a Good Time to Assess Your AC’s Performance This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your air conditioner works overtime to keep you cool when you need it and beat the heat of Tampa during the blazing summer months. Right now it\u2019s cool enough that it has a bit of downtime. That gives you the perfect opportunity to see how it\u2019s doing before you need to heavily rely on it next season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to do a wellness check on your AC to determine whether you need AC repair in Clearwater, FL<\/a>, or if you\u2019re A-okay until next season. Let\u2019s find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Detect Any Issues With Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have you noticed that your energy bills are rising or that you\u2019re using more electricity than you used to? After you check your energy provider\u2019s information to make sure they haven\u2019t simply raised rates, look to see if you\u2019re using more electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are, but you know that your habits haven\u2019t changed since your last bill, your AC could be drawing additional power just to do the same job. This happens when you have dirty coils and dusty filters. Your AC has to work harder to cool your home even though there\u2019s no need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Save Money by Detecting and Stopping Air Leaks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air leaks are the same thing as throwing money out the window. You spend energy and money to cool your home, but leaks in your ductwork could lose you a great deal of efficiency. The amount of waste depends on the severity of the leaks and where they\u2019re located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you can\u2019t recall the last time you had your ducts sealed, it\u2019s probably a good indicator that it\u2019s time to check for air leaks. Many of these can be stopped with specialized tape if you have the know-how to detect where the leaks are coming from, although it\u2019s a task that is normally best done by a professional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Forget About Your Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cooling efficiency of your home directly ties in to your AC efficiency. If your air conditioner is constantly working to fill a home with cool air, but that home is endlessly leaking that cool air back into the world, then you\u2019re wasting money and adding wear and tear to your unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rent a thermal gun and test where your home is leaking air. Turn on the air conditioner so your home is set to a few degrees lower than the outside temperature, and then use the thermal gun to detect where hot air is entering the home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your house efficiency will affect your air conditioner no matter what. Now is the perfect time to locate and seal leaks in your home so your air conditioner doesn\u2019t have to work harder on top of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make Sure Your AC is Running Smoothly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know how your AC is performing, it\u2019s time to do something with that information. Replace those air filters, dust off those vents, and call for AC repair so that every single component on your AC is working perfectly before you really need it. Don\u2019t hesitate to fix issues with your AC before the hot season hits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/strong><\/a> today to inspect, repair, and maintain your AC throughout the year in Clearwater.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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