There’s never a good moment for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to fail, but it’s especially unfortunate when it happens during a heatwave. As the heat intensifies, air conditioning units are put to the test, striving to maintain a comfortable environment for tenants. Depending on your Pasco, this can also become a habitability issue.
Air conditioning units that haven’t been inspected or serviced recently can lead to unexpected failures at the most inconvenient times. Thus, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is before the heat arrives. Every spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to make sure your unit is all set for the season.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
One simple approach to keep your AC system running at its best is to ensure the condensation drain line is always clear. Clogged condensation lines can make the drain pan to fill up, which triggers a float switch to shut off the unit. If the unit turns off, temperatures will rise rapidly inside your rental house, leaving your tenants hot and unhappy.
At the same time, emergency service calls during peak season are neither easy to get nor cheap, and you may wind up paying for an expensive service call that could have been prevented with simple maintenance.
Regular maintenance can prevent a shutdown
Clearing an AC unit’s drain line is as simple as pouring ½ cup of diluted bleach into the line a couple times per year. This simple maintenance task can help you avoid heatwave emergencies and keep your rental property’s AC equipment operates efficiently during the peak summer months.
Other basic maintenance tasks can help you avoid an AC shutdown when you need it most. Clearing debris away from your unit can ensure it’s working effectively and prevent overheating.
In the same vein, it is critical to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least once a year and change the filters frequently. These tasks may seem minor and easy to ignore, but if left unattended, they can cause big problems and expensive repairs down the road.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance is deserted, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. If you’re short on time to perform regular maintenance yourself, enlisting a professional HVAC technician is always a great option.
Most HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the key parts, from the fan motor to the compressor, for any issues that may be detected. They can alert you if anything seems likely to fail with heavy operation, providing you with an opportunity to address the problem before the heat arrives.
It is a good idea to schedule your HVAC service regularly, typically once or twice a year. For busy rental property owners, delegating property maintenance to experts like Real Property Management Tri-Cities is the smartest approach. We promise that essential yearly upkeep will be carried out promptly, ensuring your property runs smoothly. If you’re eager to discover how our professional management services in Pasco can get your property ready for every season, feel free to contact us online or at 509-572-5440 right away.
Originally Published on May 21, 2021
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