The most unfavorable moment for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to fail is amidst a heatwave. As temperatures increase, air conditioning units are required to exert a greater effort to maintain a comfortable environment for tenants. Depending on your Maryland Heights, this can also become a habitability issue.
If your air conditioning unit hasn’t been inspected or serviced recently, it may malfunction when you need it the most. For that reason, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is prior to the onset of heat. Each spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to guarantee that your unit is equipped.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
One easy way to keep your AC system running at its best is to ensure the condensation drain line is always clear. Clogged condensation lines may lead to an accumulation of water in the drain pan, which triggers a float switch to shut off the unit. If the unit shuts off, temperatures inside your rental house will escalate rapidly, leaving your tenants hot and unhappy.
At the same time, emergency service calls during peak season prove to be both challenging and expensive, 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 times per year. This simple maintenance task can help you avoid heatwave emergencies and keep your rental property’s AC equipment work properly during the peak heat of the year.
Other basic maintenance tasks can help you avoid an AC shutdown at the worst possible time. Clearing debris away from your unit can improve its operation and prevent overheating.
Similarly, it is important to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least once a year and change the filters frequently. These tasks may appear minor and easily disregarded, yet their neglect can culminate in big problems and expensive repairs down the road.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance isn’t performed, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. Should you find yourself lacking the time to perform regular maintenance personally, hiring a professional HVAC technician remains a viable alternative.
Most HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the key parts, from the fan motor to the compressor, for signs of problems. They can alert you if anything seems likely to fail with heavy operation and give you a chance to deal with the problem before the heat arrives.
It’s essential to schedule your HVAC service regularly, usually once or twice a year. For busy rental property owners, assigning property maintenance to experts like Real Property Management Three Bridges is the most efficient method. We assure you that essential annual maintenance will be conducted punctually, ensuring your property runs smoothly. If you are willing to learn more about how our professional management services in Maryland Heights can optimally equip your property for each season, feel free to contact us online or at 636-542-8852 today.
Originally Published on May 21, 2021
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