The most detrimental period for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to collapse is during a heatwave. To keep tenants relaxed, air conditioning units must operate at an increased capacity when temperatures increase. Depending on your Pineville, this can also become a habitability issue.
Air conditioning units that haven’t been inspected or serviced recently are susceptible to malfunctioning at the most critical moment. Thus, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is prior to the arrival of the heat. Each spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to guarantee that your unit is prepared.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
One 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 cause the drain pan to stock up, which activates a float switch to shut off the unit. Upon the unit’s shutdown, 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 neither inexpensive nor easily accessible, and you may end up paying for an expensive service call that could potentially been prevented with simple maintenance.
Regular maintenance can prevent a shutdown
Clearing an AC unit’s drain line is as easy 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 running effectively during the hottest season 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 ensure its efficient functioning and prevent overheating.
Similarly, be sure to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least once a year and change the filters frequently. These tasks are small and easily unnoticed, but if left out, they can lead to big problems and expensive repairs down the road.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance are not conducted, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. If you are unable to perform regular maintenance on your own, you can always have a professional HVAC technician perform it for you.
Most HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the vital parts, from the fan motor to the compressor, to identify any potential issues. They can inform you if anything seems likely to fail with heavy operation, allowing you to address the problem before the heat arrives.
It’s important to schedule your HVAC service regularly, commonly once or twice yearly. For busy rental property owners, outsourcing property maintenance to experts like Real Property Management Charlotte Metro is the ideal approach. We ensure that crucial annual maintenance will be performed on time, ensuring your property runs smoothly. If you’d like to learn how our professional management services in Pineville can help you prepare your property for every season, don’t hesitate to contact us online or at 704-919-1344 immediately.
Originally Published on May 21, 2021
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