The worst time for your rental property’s air conditioning (HVAC) system to collapse is during a heatwave. When the temperature rises, air conditioning units need to make more effort to keep tenants comfortable. Depending on your Kuna, this can also become a habitability issue.
If your air conditioning unit hasn’t been inspected or serviced recently, you face the risk of it weakening when you need it most. As a result, the best time to prepare your AC system for hot weather is before the heat comes up. Each spring, you can perform simple preventative maintenance tasks to maintain the good condition of your unit.
Minimize emergency maintenance calls
One simple approach to keep your AC system running at its best is to ensure the condensation drain line is always clear. Clogged condensation lines can make the drain pan to stock up, which activates a float switch to shut off the unit. The temperature inside your rental house will rise rapidly if the unit is turned off, leaving your tenants hot and unhappy.
In addition, emergency service calls during peak season are difficult to obtain 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 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 retain your rental property’s AC equipment working seamlessly during the hottest parts of the year.
Other basic maintenance tasks can help you avoid an AC shutdown at the worst possible period. Clearing debris away from your unit can make your AC run smoothly and prevent overheating.
Likewise, it is a good idea to clean the blower fan and condenser coils at least once a year and change the filters frequently. These are small chores that are easy to forget, but if they are not performed, they can generate big problems and expensive repairs afterward.
Employ a qualified HVAC professional
When annual and seasonal maintenance isn’t accomplished, your chances of a total shutdown significantly increase. If you don’t have time to perform regular maintenance yourself, you can always employ a professional HVAC technician to perform it for you.
The majority of HVAC experts will also inspect your unit and the major parts, from the fan motor to the compressor, for signs of complications. They can alert you if anything seems likely to fail with heavy operation and give you a chance to solve the problem before the heat arrives.
It’s imperative to schedule your HVAC service regularly, typically once or twice yearly. For busy rental property owners, delegating property maintenance to experts like Real Property Management Boise is the best option. We ensure that essential yearly maintenance will be executed on time, guaranteeing your property runs smoothly. If you want to discover how our professional management services in Kuna can get your property ready for all seasons, don’t hesitate to contact us online or at 208-494-1800 today.
Originally Published on May 21, 2021
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