{"id":1189,"date":"2019-05-23T22:58:05","date_gmt":"2019-05-23T22:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/?p=1189"},"modified":"2019-05-23T22:58:07","modified_gmt":"2019-05-23T22:58:07","slug":"how-to-get-through-the-dog-days-of-summer-with-an-older-ac-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/how-to-get-through-the-dog-days-of-summer-with-an-older-ac-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get Through The Dog Days Of Summer With an Older AC Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"617\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/root\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dog-Days-of-Summer-447.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/root\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dog-Days-of-Summer-447.jpg 617w, https:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/root\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Dog-Days-of-Summer-447-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Ask\nthe Inspector\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Question:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our air conditioner kept us cool last summer but it is getting older.\u00a0 What can we do to help it get through another summer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of the routing maintenance for an A\/C system can be performed\nby a homeowner.&nbsp; Here are some tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Outside (condensing) unit:&nbsp;\nMake sure the unit is not covered with debris, bushes, leaves, etc. \u2013\ncut back vegetation if too close.&nbsp; <\/li><li>Disconnect power to unit and clean the cooling fins.&nbsp; This can be done with a water hose \u2013 never\nuse high pressure sprayers or brush to clean.&nbsp;\nNote:&nbsp; chemicals can be purchased\nto clean dirty fins but use caution in selecting cleaner \u2013 may be best to have\na pro do.<\/li><li>Change your return air filter.&nbsp;\nThis should be done at least every three months and in many cases\nmonthly, depending on factors such as having pets in the house.&nbsp; If the filter is very dirty and caked with\ndust, have the internal coil checked and cleaned by a pro \u2013 especially if the\nfilter is collapsed and air is bypassing it. <\/li><li>Make sure the condensation drain line is not blocked by grass,\ndebris or soil at the exterior and clean drain line from the indoor A\/C unit to\nthe exterior.&nbsp; This can be done by\npouring a couple of cups of bleach and water or a specialized cleaner into the\ndrain line clean-out stand pipes at the indoor unit.&nbsp; If these are not present, access to unit is\nlimited, i.e., in the attic or if you are unsure how to do this, call an HVAC\ntech.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/root\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/zcX5a56qi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1191\" width=\"172\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/root\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/zcX5a56qi.jpg 787w, https:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/root\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/zcX5a56qi-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/wolfpackhomeinspection.com\/root\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/zcX5a56qi-768x976.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 172px) 100vw, 172px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about home inspections or home maintenance, Ask the Inspector! E-mail your questions to Info@WolfPackHomeInspection.com <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ask the Inspector\u2026 Question:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Our air conditioner kept us cool last summer but it is getting older.\u00a0 What can we do to help it get through another summer? Much of the routing maintenance for an A\/C system can be performed by a homeowner.&nbsp; Here are some tips. 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