Air Conditioning Repair in Dallas - Fort Worth

Generally, most Air conditioning systems will last between 15 to 25 years. However, it depends on the type of the system. Additionally, many other factors can come into play that will also decrease the life cycle of the system. Lack of frequent maintenance and/or forgetting to change the air filters is one factor that will greatly decrease how long your air conditioner may last.

Air conditioners are complex and dangerous to handle if you do not know your way around them. However, there are a few things that most homeowners can do to help increase the life cycle of their air conditioning system.

1. Replace the air filter based on the manufacturer’s specifications. This will usually end up being once a month. However, factors can decrease or increase this. Such as if you have pets in the home you may want to change the filter every couple of weeks. If you live alone and spend most of your time outside of the home, you may be able to get away with only changing the filter every 3 months.

2. Ensure no vegetation or debris is near the outdoor unit. If leaves, grass clippings, or other objects block the outdoor unit it can cause the system to work harder to produce the desired results. Eventually, if the outdoor area surrounding the system is not kept clean of debris or objects it may cause the system to break down prematurely.

3. Ensure no furniture or other objects are blocking the air registers and also frequently clean the air registers so dust and other debris does not get into the air ventilation system.