The comfort of your home depends on among other things the AC system that you have put in place. To have a properly working AC system, the installation, maintenance and repair services have to be provided on time. Here are some of the things that you need to know about Air conditioning in Newberg.
Dealing with AC filters
Cleaning the filters is one of the most important things you should do if you want your system to keep working in the right manner. When the AC filters are clogged, the flow of air is restricted and the result is reduced system efficiency. When the filters are not working, dirty air will bypass that part of the system and get into the evaporator coil which reduces the capacity of the unit to absorb heat.
Research has shown that changing AC filters improves the energy efficiency of the unit by 5-15 percent. Note that there are two types of filters. The first is the re-usable types which you just need to clean regularly. The second is the temporary filters which you have to change as soon as they get dirty.
Air conditioner coil problems
A normal equipment for air conditioning services in Newberg has an evaporator and condenser coil. Both coils tend to collect a lot of dirt after several years of service. While a clean filter will stop dirt from reaching the coils, the dirt will still accumulate after a few months. As mentioned, a dirty evaporator coil means reduced heat absorption capacity. It is easy to see if dirt has collected on the fins of an outdoor condenser coil. When dealing with outdoor condenser coils, you need to understand that dryer vents, lawn mowers, and falling leaves and debris all potential sources of dirt for the condenser unit. Keeping these potential sources of dirt away from the condenser will keep it clean for longer.
Coil fins and condensate drains
The fins found in the condenser coils and evaporator are easily bent. When this happens, air flow through the coil is blocked. There is a fin comb that combs bet fins back to position. Clogged drain channels can lead to wall discoloration when the unit is unable to reduce humidity.
These are some of the things that you need to understand about Air conditioning in Newberg. For more information about AC systems, go to Oregon Heating & A/C.
