AC Cooling Tips | B.K. Mechanical Services | AC Maintenance & Power Saving Tips

Keeping your cooling system in good working order means:

Your utility bills will be lower, your home will be more comfortable
You'll need to call for repairs...Less often.
"Minor Problems" are found and repaired, BEFORE they become MAJOR PROBLEMS!

Maintenance Scheduling

Schedule a maintenance service call before the cooling season starts. If there are any problems with your system, it’s better to find out before it’s sweltering hot outside!

Give us a call toll-free at 800.870.1468 or email us at services@bkmechanical.com today!

Filters

Replace your air filters every month that they’re in use "even if they do not appear to look dirty!"

Operating your system with old, dirty filters means energy is wasted and your system may even be damaged. Remember that your air filter captures other airborn contaminants which can affect the quality of air in your home and your health! While you’re at it, check and clean the filters in your home’s air cleaners and humidifiers.

System Checks

If you have a forced air heating system, check your furnace’s blower compartment and blower coils. Vacuum them if you see dirt and dust there. You should also check fan belt tension, and lubricate fan and motor bearings.

System Refrigerant Leaks?

As is the case with most mechanical equipment... malfunctions are possible! In the topic of Refrigerant Leaks...finding the source of the leak can sometimes be an exhausting task! Our Service Technicians have Electronic instruments or leak Detection equipment designed to locate the source of leaks...Yet, still some leaks may be as small as the point of a needle, and can be extremely hard to locate! We offer several different methods designed to locate costly Refrigerant leaks. Ask one of our professional Service Technicians what method, and associated costs, may be involved to best qualify for locating the source of a leak in your system? We will be happy to assist you in solving this problem.

Give us a call toll-free at 800.870.1468 or email us at services@bkmechanical.com today!

If you have a steam system, check the shut-off valve for leaks.

●Bleed hot water system radiators at least once a year.
● Don’t keep clutter near your furnace. It’s a fire hazard, and may keep your system from operating efficiently.
● Don't store items under a closet mounted, indoor Blower Fan/Coil unit, behind the Air Filter location, this can restrict the air-flow returning to your Blower system which can affect the proper operation of your entire cooling and heating system!
● To make sure you’re getting the most out of your system, keep the registers and vents throughout the house free of dust, dirt, and pet hair by vacuuming them at least once a year.
● Listen for odd sounds when your cooling system kicks in. If you hear anything unusual, get in touch with your service professional so you can head off problems before they become serious.