If you follow some basic steps, maintenance of your air conditioner can be rather easy. A simple way to enhance the potential of your air conditioner is by correct maintenance and regular checkups.

Here are a few things that can be included in your complete air conditioning check up.

1 Your refrigerant level (Freon) needs to be checked. Also check for any kind of leakage. Before refilling you always need to check for any current leaks.
2 A correct check of electrical components and controls must be regularly undertaken.
3 The evaporator needs to be cleaned and coil should be checked if required.
4 Regular checks should be made of your unit’s oil and lubrication levels.
5 Calibration of the thermostat should be checked.
6 It is important that your unit’s condenser should work accurately.
7 The filter needs to be checked for any kind of dirt deposits.

Things to remember before turning on an air conditioner
Avoid covering the outer side of the condensing unit. A few users have the misconception that they can increase the life span of the unit by covering the condenser units with some kind of protective shields or covers. But in reality, such things hamper the working efficiency of an air conditioning unit.

Condensers do not require any kind of protective covers or shields. The function of the condenser is to pull the air from outside, cool it and then blow it inside the room to reduce the overall temperature. However if the condenser is blocked it will not perform its function smoothly or efficiently.