Energy Auditing 101

Something that people tend to take for granted in their life is their A/C unit. Sure, it does keep your house comfortable during those rough summer months, but have you ever considered all the stuff that collects inside the unit? This isn’t something that most people think of. I mean when was the last time you ever cleaned your A/C unit? Probably never. If you want to ensure that your A/C is clean of contaminants and running in tip top shape for summer, you will want to follow these simple instructions on cleaning a standard A/C unit.

First off, find out if the outside filter on your unit is replaceable. If it is get a new one, if not just wash it off. I’m sure that there is a lot of dirt and grim on the inside of it. Next, remove the grate on the outside to gain access to the inner workings of the unit. If you see any other filters here, replace or wash them off until the grim and dirt are cleaned off.

Another thing to be sure of is to maintain the inside of the unit. Since you already have your A/C unit open, check and make sure that anything isn’t leaking oil or other fluids. And while you’re at it, oil and lubricate and moving parts that seem to be sticking together on the inside. This might seem like a small job to do now, but you will be thanking yourself later when your A/C doesn’t blow up in the height of summer.