It’s worst for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to collapse when a heatwave arises. When it’s hot outside, air conditioning units have to work harder to keep tenants relaxed. Depending on your Georgetown, this can also become a habitability issue.
If your air conditioning unit hasn’t been inspected or serviced recently, it could break down when you need it the most. Because of this, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is before it gets hot. You can make sure your unit is ready for the spring by performing simple preventative maintenance tasks.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
One straightforward strategy to keep your AC system running at its best is to ensure the condensation drain line is always clear. Clogged condensation lines can cause the drain pan to fill up, which starts a float switch to shut off the unit. When the unit turns off, things will heat up rapidly inside your rental house, leaving your tenants hot and unhappy.
At the same time, emergency service calls during peak season are hard to get and don’t come cheap, 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 operating smoothly all summer long.
Other basic maintenance tasks can help you avoid an AC shutdown at the worst possible time. Clearing debris away from your unit can ensure its efficient operation and prevent overheating.
In the same way, don’t forget to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least once a year and change the filters frequently. It’s easy to forget about these little chores, but putting them off can cause big problems and expensive repairs later on.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance isn’t completed, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. When things get busy, you can always hire a professional HVAC technician to perform regular maintenance for you.
Numerous HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the main parts, from the fan motor to the compressor, for signs of trouble. They can let you know if something seems likely to fail with heavy operation so you can fix 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 All Connect is the ideal strategy. We assure you that essential yearly maintenance will be done on time, ensuring your property runs smoothly. If you want to know how our professional management services in Georgetown can get your property ready for each season, don’t hesitate to contact us online or at 512-806-0606 today.
Originally Published on May 21, 2021
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