Summer AC Prep Blue Diamond

When summer arrives in Blue Diamond, it's time to ready your air conditioning unit for operation. Start by ensuring the part of the unit located in your home— the evaporator— is clean, accessible, and in good working condition. The portion of the AC system often neglected until a problem arises is the ductwork. Be sure to inspect it inside and out for leaks, excess dust, or obstructions, and resolve any issues you find. Revisit the thermostat and make sure it's working the way it's supposed to. If all seems well, move on to the next step. If you found any problems or suspect that the system isn't performing as it should, either call a professional or open your maintenance manual and go through the motions.

The most common and often the simplest recommendation for setting summer air conditioning in a desert climate like Blue Diamond, Nevada, is to keep the living space at about 78°F while at home and to set the thermostat substantially higher while away. That recommendation might improve energy efficiency, but it does not guarantee comfort.

In summer, to configure your Blue Diamond unit for air conditioning, set the unit to 'Cool', and set the fan to 'Auto', so it only runs when you're cooling. Temperature settings are pretty personal, but a responsible recommendation is somewhere between 72°F and 78°F.

Selecting the perfect temperature for an air conditioning unit in the summertime is more of a personal choice, governed by individual differences in temperature preferences and a panoply of other factors like humidity and morning or evening sunlight. For some, even 72°F feels too cold. Yet 72°F is also a pretty good benchmark for what many people consider to be "cool" as well as "comfortable" when it comes to a summertime indoor environment. It also happens to be a temperature that keeps the human body's energy balance in a state of equilibrium.

Absolutely, having your AC seen to before the summer in Blue Diamond is a good idea. A bit of POW/MIA etiquette 'serviced' might mean 'tuned up' to some. But to most in the know, 'serviced' means a bit more. It means seeing to something in a way that addresses problems before they happen. We at Donelson Air Conditioning focus on preventive maintenance and using a service that clears up potential problems before they happen. Would you like to know more?

Before summer arrives, it is important to clean the window air conditioner. The first step, of course, is to ensure that the unit is not plugged in. Then, remove the front panel and take out any reusable air filters. These filters should be cleaned well or replaced if necessary. After that, it is time to clean the evaporator and condenser coils. For this, you will need a vacuum with a soft brush attachment and possibly a special tool for getting between the coils, or "fin comb." Clear dust and debris from these essential parts of the air conditioner. Once that is done, it is a good time to check the drain pan and make sure that it is clean and clear. Finally, with everything inside the unit cleaned to the extent that is reasonable, take a damp cloth and wipe down the exterior of the unit as well as any and all vents. Finally, reassemble the unit and plug it back in.

At Blue Diamond, we generally do not find it cost-effective to keep the air conditioning running all day long in the summer. Instead, we recommend blowing the programmable thermostat to yield a ~44° F differential compared to the outside temperature. Using the above method should allow you to keep your home quite comfortably cool for a fraction of the electrical cost that would come from running the compressor continuously.

The optimal temperature for an air conditioning unit at night during the summer in Blue Diamond is generally between 72 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit. This range affords an individual a level of comfort that still allows for energy efficiency.

The coils of an AC unit can be cleaned in Blue Diamond in several steps. First, it must be ensured that the unit is completely turned off and disconnected from all power sources. This should be followed by an assessment of the immediate area around the exterior of the unit; any debris found there should be removed. Next, a gentle spray from a garden hose should be used to rinse off any dirt found on the outdoor condenser coils. Considerations need to be taken to avoid using high pressure, as this could damage the fins. After the rinsing, a commercial coil cleaner needs to be applied, according to its product instructions, and then rinsed off with water. After the outdoor condenser coils have been cleaned, the indoor evaporator coils must be accessed. Following the previous steps can ensure the safe and thorough cleaning of the AC coils in Blue Diamond.

In Blue Diamond, the ideal temperature for your air conditioning to be set at during the daytime is generally about 78°F. This temperature strikes a good balance between comfort and energy efficiency; it keeps your house cool without driving up costs.