{"id":5645,"date":"2019-04-12T01:54:46","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T06:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/?p=5645"},"modified":"2024-08-16T13:37:38","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T18:37:38","slug":"diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems\/#What_Are_Common_Causes_of_Air_Conditioner_Problems\" >What Are Common Causes of Air Conditioner Problems?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems\/#Tips_to_Prevent_Air_Conditioner_Problems\" >Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems\/#When_it_is_Time_to_Call_a_Professional\" >When it is Time to Call a Professional<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems-1-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-5670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems-1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your air conditioner takes a lot of heat &#8212; especially in the summer months when you are using it heavily. To keep it working well even during heavy use, there are a few easy things you can do to prevent air conditioner problems. The first step though, is understanding the causes of common air conditioner issues and a little bit about how your air conditioner works.<\/p>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<p>In St. Louis, Galmiche &amp; Sons can help you learn more about how to prevent air conditioner problems and how to make sure your air conditioner is getting the maintenance it needs. Beyond these DIY tips, we recommend having a maintenance check and air filter replacement done on your air conditioner at least once a year. Get in touch today to schedule your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> maintenance check.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Common_Causes_of_Air_Conditioner_Problems\"><\/span>What Are Common Causes of Air Conditioner Problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems-2-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-5671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems-2.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you use your air conditioner, air flows through the system and is cooled and filtered before returning into your home. One of the most common causes of air conditioner problems then, is related to air flow. If air cannot move freely and easily through your air conditioner, you are going to run into higher energy bills, more irritants in the air, and possibly even uneven cooling. To prevent these kinds of air conditioner problems, it is important to keep your air conditioner free of debris and other contaminants, and to get your air filters replaced at least once a year.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_to_Prevent_Air_Conditioner_Problems\"><\/span>Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition to scheduling a regular maintenance check and air filter replacement, here are a few things you can do to prevent air conditioner problems on your own:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure your home is free of pests with regular pest control and inspections. A pest problem can quickly become an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/services.html\">HVAC<\/a> problem as bugs often find their way into ventilation systems and can create airflow blockages.<\/li>\n<li>Remove debris and other objects from around your outdoor air conditioning unit. Again, the most important factor to prevent air conditioner problems is maintaining good airflow.<\/li>\n<li>Similarly, you should shut off your air conditioner when doing things like mowing the grass and raking leaves to prevent air conditioner problems from leaves and grass being sucked into the unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tips should help you prevent air conditioner problems that have to do with airflow and air quality, but there are many other things that can go wrong with an air conditioner. That is why it is so important to make sure you have yearly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/air-conditioner-servicing.html\">air conditioner servicing<\/a> to catch any issues before they grow. It is common for components to wear out and leaks to form, which will not cause too much trouble at first, but can very quickly damage the rest of your air conditioner.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_it_is_Time_to_Call_a_Professional\"><\/span>When it is Time to Call a Professional<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have had trouble preventing problems with your air conditioner and you suspect it is more than an airflow issue, it is time to call in a professional team. In the greater St. Louis area, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/contact-galmiche.php\">heating &amp; air conditioning<\/a> experts at Galmiche &amp; Son&rsquo;s can diagnose the problem for you, and provide quick solutions to get your air conditioner functioning well again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your air conditioner takes a lot of heat &#8212; especially in the summer months when you are using it heavily. To keep it working well even during heavy use, there are a few easy things you can do to prevent air conditioner problems. The first step though, is understanding the causes of common air conditioner issues and a little bit about how your air conditioner works. In St. Louis, Galmiche &amp; Sons can help you learn more about how to &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.galmicheandsons.com\/hvac-blog\/diy-tips-to-prevent-air-conditioner-problems\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">DIY Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":5670,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,15,13,42,5,22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioner-maintenance","category-air-conditioner-repair","category-air-conditioner-tips","category-air-conditioner-troubleshooting","category-air-conditioners","category-diy-hvac-repair"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>DIY Tips to Prevent Air Conditioner Problems | St. Louis HVAC Tips<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Prevent air conditoner problems with DIY air conditioner maintenance tips. 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