The most unfortunate moment for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to fail is during a heatwave. When temperatures rise, air conditioning units need to exert more effort to maintain a comfortable environment for tenants. Depending on your Arlington, this can also become a habitability issue.
If your air conditioning unit hasn’t been inspected or serviced recently, you face the possibility of it breaking down when you need it the most. For that reason, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is before the heat arrives. Each spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to guarantee your unit is equipped.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
A simple practice to keep your AC system running at its best is to ensure the condensation drain line is always clear. Clogged condensation lines can lead to the drain pan overflowing, prompting a float switch to shut off the unit. If the unit shuts off, temperatures will increase swiftly inside your rental house, leaving your tenants hot and unhappy.
At the same time, emergency service calls during peak season are not only difficult to obtain but also costly, and you may end 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 easy 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 functions efficiently during the warmest times of the year.
Other basic maintenance tasks can help you avoid an AC shutdown at the most inconvenient moment. Clearing debris away from your unit can guarantee its effective operation and prevent overheating.
In the same way, it is critical to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least once a year and change the filters frequently. These duties are minor and often disregarded, but if ignored, they can bring about big problems and expensive repairs later on.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance is ignored, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. If you lack the time to perform regular maintenance yourself, you can always enlist a professional HVAC technician to handle it for you.
Most HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the key elements, from the fan motor to the compressor, for indications of trouble. They can alert you if anything seems likely to fail with heavy operation and allow you to address the issue before the heat arrives.
It’s vital to schedule your HVAC service regularly, typically once or twice annually. For busy rental property owners, assigning property maintenance to experts like Real Property Management 360 is the most excellent approach. We assure you that essential yearly upkeep will be conducted punctually, ensuring your property runs smoothly. If you want to know how our professional management services in Arlington can prepare your property for all seasons, feel free to contact us online or at 817-502-3588 immediately.
Originally Published on May 21, 2021
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