u/samethingsame

I started checking my AC system before the real heat hits. So far I’ve cleaned/replaced the filter, checked the fins, cleared debris around the outdoor unit, and made sure the drain line looks okay.

I’m curious what everyone else does for pre-summer AC maintenance. Are there any things most homeowners forget to check?

Do you guys do maintenance yourselves or just schedule a yearly HVAC service?

Also interested in hearing about the small things that made a noticeable difference in cooling performance or electric bills. Trying to avoid problems before the first major heat wave hits.

I started checking my AC system before the real heat hits. So far I’ve cleaned/replaced the filter, checked the fins, cleared debris around the outdoor unit, and made sure the drain line looks okay.

I’m curious what everyone else does for pre-summer AC maintenance. Are there any things most homeowners forget to check?

Do you guys do maintenance yourselves or just schedule a yearly HVAC service?

Also interested in hearing about the small things that made a noticeable difference in cooling performance or electric bills. Trying to avoid problems before the first major heat wave hits.