Helpful Tips

Filters-
Changing your filters once a month keeps a system healthy and lowers
operating costs. Look for dirt and hair in a filter to see how often you might
need to change yours. The best filters to get are ones that are "MERV 5 to 8"
rated.

One inch filters should be changed once a month or more during the summer,
here in Texas, they typically don't make it 3 months.

Four inch filters under normal conditions should last 6 to 12 months.

Duct cleaning-
We do not recommend duct cleaning in general. Here is why:
Most modern duct work is flex or duct board. The steam or cleaning solutions
typically used will loosen the material the duct work is made of and the brush
will tear it apart. The only duct work that is safe for cleaning is metal duct, but
still the air conditioning equipment is lined with insulation and that will be
degraded. If your duct work is dirty, that is an indication that something else is
wrong and a repair is needed, not cleaning.

Drain Maintenance-
Every air conditioner has a drain line to collect and direct water away from the
unit. Usually the drains lead to the outside or under a sink in a bathroom. To
prevent clogs, we suggest that one-half of a cup of bleach and one half cup
water (hot preferred) be poured into the breather pipe to help keep this line
clear. Also yearly scheduled maintenance helps keep the drain clear and
prevent backup which leads to water leaks. But there are devices for
preventing that, too. A float switch will turn off a unit if the drain pan or drain
line becomes too full and isn't draining.

Helpful Tips

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512.820.8892
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Stay Cool Texas, Inc.
Air Conditioning / Heating

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