{"id":1223,"date":"2023-05-01T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/?p=1223"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:24:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:24:24","slug":"ac-checklist-before-summer-starts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/ac-checklist-before-summer-starts\/","title":{"rendered":"AC Checklist Before Summer Starts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1168750663-optimized_1920x1280.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1168750663-optimized_1920x1280-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Red marker completing a checklist, symbolizing AC maintenance service tasks. \n\" class=\"wp-image-1224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1168750663-optimized_1920x1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1168750663-optimized_1920x1280-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1168750663-optimized_1920x1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1168750663-optimized_1920x1280-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iStock-1168750663-optimized_1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before summer hits, you need to make sure your air conditioner is up to snuff. This means checking through a quick list before you start cranking that AC all summer long to make sure your air conditioner is ready to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Summer AC Maintenance Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check air duct seals<\/strong>: Ensure ducts are tightly sealed so cool air doesn\u2019t leak into walls\/attic, reducing energy waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clean out drain pipes<\/strong>: Clear condensate drain lines of mold\/debris to prevent buildup or frozen coils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspect electrical connections<\/strong>: Have a technician check wiring and connections to avoid hazards and ensure reliable operation.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/ac-checklist-before-summer-starts\/\">\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full tune-up<\/strong>: Schedule a licensed technician for a complete service before the heat hits. Covers cleaning, parts inspection, performance checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s anything wrong with your air conditioner that you or a technician notice, <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\/ac-repair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AC repair in Tampa<\/a> is the only solution. We\u2019re at-the-ready to fix your AC as soon as possible if anything from this checklist stands out to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check Air Duct Seals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your air ducts aren\u2019t sealed, they\u2019ll leak out cool air from your AC right into the walls and attic of your home. You\u2019re basically cooling extra air for no reason <em>and <\/em>putting your air conditioner through unnecessary stress, subjecting it to more wear and tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your air ducts are properly sealed, the air pressure in your ductwork is as optimized as possible (provided that the ducts have been cleaned within the last five years or so), giving you the most energy efficiency all summer long. One easy step to pair with this is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/brief-guide-changing-acs-air-filter\/\">changing your AC\u2019s air filter<\/a> on a regular schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clean Out Drain Pipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your condensate drain line is a tube that runs from your air conditioner cabinet. It pulls water from your AC and away from your home so you don\u2019t get water pooling around your unit. However, these lines can become clogged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When they\u2019re clogged (usually with debris and mold), that condensation can\u2019t run through the line. Instead, it pools in your AC and can lead to your evaporator coil freezing over depending on the circumstances. The line needs to be cleared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspect Electrical Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a DIY job, but it\u2019s crucial. Get a technician to inspect your air conditioner\u2019s electrical connections to make sure nothing\u2019s wrong or out of place before you start running it for the next few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Electrical fires don&#8217;t commonly start inside an air conditioner, but it\u2019s one of those \u201cbetter safe than sorry\u201d scenarios. Plus, a technician can tell you if you have any bad wires that need to be replaced before they cause a bigger problem. It\u2019s also a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/spring-into-action-this-spring-schedule-ac-maintenance\/\">schedule AC maintenance in spring<\/a> before peak cooling season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Tune-Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s good to run through a list and make sure your AC is as ready as possible, nothing beats a full tune-up from a licensed and insured technician. Not only is it hands-off for you, but they\u2019ve seen just about everything you can imagine, and troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have annual maintenance, this will serve as that tune-up. It&#8217;s always best to have your air conditioner serviced right before summer starts so you can be sure it\u2019ll last through every rough day we have here in Tampa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Your AC Ready for Summer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know what your AC needs from you, it\u2019s much easier to get ready for summer. While there\u2019s no guarantee that your AC won\u2019t run into additional trouble and break down, you\u2019re effectively reducing the risk of that happening by quite a bit. Whenever you run into problems with your air conditioner, we\u2019re right here for you to help if <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/has-this-summer-been-too-much-for-your-ac\/\">summer has been too much for your AC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact\/send-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Contact The A\/C Guy of Tampa Bay Inc. today<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule your air conditioner maintenance before summer starts and your AC goes through its most strenuous season of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your AC needs a bit of TLC before the heat turns up. This checklist will help you understand what to run through, and when to call for a technician.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[23,117,100],"class_list":["post-1223","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-air-conditioner-repair","tag-air-conditioning-maintenance","tag-tampa"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1223"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1223"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1223\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1791,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1223\/revisions\/1791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1223"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1223"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.acguyoftampa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1223"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}