During a heatwave, your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system is most likely to malfunction. Air conditioning units have to work more to maintain tenants’ coolness as temperature rise. Depending on your Corinth, this can also become a habitability issue.
If your air conditioning unit hasn’t been inspected or serviced recently, you could find it malfunctioning just when you need it most. So, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is before the heat comes. Every spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to make sure your unit is ready to go.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
One straightforward tactic to keep your AC system running at its best is to ensure the condensation drain line is always clear. Clogged condensation lines can cause the drain pan to overflow, hence activating a float switch to shut off the unit. Should the unit turn off, things will heat up swiftly inside your rental house, making your tenants hot and unhappy.
At the same time, emergency service calls during peak season are neither simple to get nor inexpensive, and you can find yourself paying for an expensive service call that could easily been prevented with simple maintenance.
Regular maintenance can prevent a shutdown
Clearing an AC unit’s drain line is as basic as pouring ½ cup of diluted bleach into the line a couple of times per year. This simple maintenance task can help you avoid heatwave emergencies and maintain the efficient operation of your rental property’s AC equipment during the hottest months.
Other basic maintenance tasks can help you avoid an AC shutdown at the worst possible moment. Clearing debris away from your unit can ensure its efficient functioning and prevent overheating.
Similarly, be sure to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least once a year and change the filters frequently. These tasks are small and easily overlooked, but if neglected, they can lead to big problems and expensive repairs down the road.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance isn’t completed, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. If you don’t have time to perform regular maintenance yourself, you can employ a professional HVAC technician to accomplish it for you.
Most HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the main parts, from the fan motor to the compressor, for indications of problems. They can notify you if anything is likely to fail with heavy operation and give you an opportunity to address the problem before the heat arrives.
It’s imperative to schedule your HVAC service regularly, regularly once or twice a year. For busy rental property owners, giving property maintenance to experts like Real Property Management Lakeview is the most efficient approach. We guarantee that critical yearly upkeep will be executed on time, guaranteeing your property runs smoothly. Should you be eager to discover how our professional management services in Corinth can prepare your home for every season, please contact us online or at 940-323-0505 now.
Originally Published on May 21, 2021
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