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HVAC Tips: Do-it-Yourself
• Turn it on now before temperatures climb any
higher, and let it run for 30 minutes or more. If
it’s not cooling properly, call a professional to
help get your unit in shape before you really
need it.
• Inspect the area around your unit’s condenser
and clear off any leaves or debris.
• Make sure there is good air flow around
the unit.
• Give the exterior portion of the unit a good
rinse with a garden hose.
• Don’t forget to change or clean your unit’s
filter once per month.
• Schedule regular maintenance on your unit,
including having the indoor coil and blower
professionally cleaned before each cooling
season.
HVAC Tips: Leave it to the Pros
• Check refrigerant levels and top off with fluid,
if needed.
• Clean the intricate portions on the inside of
the unit, including the indoor coil or blower.
For more information and helpful spring
maintenance tips and videos from American Home
Shield, visit www.ahs.com or the Home Matters
blog and YouTube channel, which have hundreds
of tips, videos and content to help homeowners
protect their homes from the inside out.
• To keep your unit running efficiently, adjust
your programmable thermostat no more than
2 or 3 degrees at a time.

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