During a heatwave, your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system is particularly susceptible to malfunction. As temperatures increase, air conditioning units must operate more intensively to maintain tenant comfort. Depending on your Alpharetta, this can also become a habitability issue.
If your air conditioning unit hasn’t been inspected or serviced recently, you face the risk of it collapsing when you need it most. As a result, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is before to the onset of heat. Every spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to ensure your unit is equipped.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
A straightforward method 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 collection of water in the drain pan, activating the float switch to shut off the unit. If the unit malfunctions, temperatures are going to heat up inside your rental house, leaving your tenants hot and unhappy.
Simultaneously, emergency service calls during peak season are neither easy to obtain nor cost-effective, 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 simple as pouring ½ cup of diluted bleach into the line a couple of times per year. This simple maintenance task can help you avoid heatwave emergencies and keep your rental property’s AC equipment functioning seamlessly throughout the hottest period of the year.
Other basic maintenance tasks can help you avoid an AC shutdown at the most inconvenient time. Clearing debris away from your unit ensures optimal functionality and prevents overheating.
Similarly, keep in mind to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least once a year and change the filters frequently. These tasks are little and sometimes overlooked; yet, if neglected, they can produce big problems and expensive repairs in the coming years.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance is ignored, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. If you don’t have the opportunity to perform regular maintenance yourself, you can always call on a professional HVAC technician to carry out the task on your behalf.
The majority of HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the key parts, from the fan motor to the compressor, for indications of malfunction. They may warn you if anything seems likely to fail with heavy operation and provide an opportunity to manage the concern before the heat arrives.
It’s important to schedule your HVAC service regularly, usually once or twice a year. For busy rental property owners, handing property maintenance to experts such as Real Property Management North Point is the most effective solution. We guarantee that essential periodic maintenance will be executed consistently, guaranteeing your property runs smoothly. If you want to understand how our professional management services in Alpharetta can prepare your property for every season, feel free to contact us online or at 404-905-9455 today.
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