Have a professional air conditioning contractor inspect and maintain your system as recommended by the manufacturer

Maintenance should include:

• Cleaning the evaporator coil
• Lubricating fans and motors
• Tightening or changing the belts
• Checking electrical safeties
• Checking the drain pan for leaks
• Testing the capacitors
• Check the condensate drain
• Test the crankcase heater
• Calibrating the thermostat
• Visually checking the wiring for potential short circuits

These steps can help decrease the chance of fire, save money by making the system run more efficiently and help prevent breakdowns.

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