Alot of homeowners may not realize it, but maintaining and servicing your exterior condensing unit is one of the most effective ways you can lower your cooling costs. This is especially important in this latest economic downturn, and with the outside temperatures approaching 110 degrees. Your condensing unit is the part of your air conditioning system which sits outside the house and is exposed to the extreme heat of the summer and cold in the winter. This makes is much more susceptible to break down and required service.The condensing unit works by a fan pulling air across the hot freon in the coils from the exterior,
thru the unit and out the top. The only problem is, it can also pull in grass, cottonwood pollen, dirt, and other assorted coil clogging debris. This restricts air flow and cooling of the hot freon and can cause premature failure of your compressor, (Repair/replacement costs can vary but average around $1500-$2500 if the compressor or entire condensing unit has to be replaced). "That is why it is very important to check the coils at the start of the cooling season, but also at various times throughout the summer to insure proper air flow across the coils." says Don Thomason with Thomason Heating and Air Conditioning. "Clogged condensing unit coils cause the system to run hotter and longer, significantly reducing the effective life expectancy of the unit".
thru the unit and out the top. The only problem is, it can also pull in grass, cottonwood pollen, dirt, and other assorted coil clogging debris. This restricts air flow and cooling of the hot freon and can cause premature failure of your compressor, (Repair/replacement costs can vary but average around $1500-$2500 if the compressor or entire condensing unit has to be replaced). "That is why it is very important to check the coils at the start of the cooling season, but also at various times throughout the summer to insure proper air flow across the coils." says Don Thomason with Thomason Heating and Air Conditioning. "Clogged condensing unit coils cause the system to run hotter and longer, significantly reducing the effective life expectancy of the unit".
The importance of air flow across the coils is also important with regards to landscaping. Keep landscaping shrubs/grasses from close proximity to the unit. This can also cause reduced air flow and premature failure of the compressor as easily as dirt and debris clogging the coils.Although condensing units are rated for several years of service by their manufacturers', regular routine maintenance and service can insure full service life and reduced utility costs throughout the service life of the unit.
For more maintenance tips and helpful homeowner information, please visit our website at http://abouthomeinspection.com, or contact our offices at 918/812-8954.
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