The first day of summer is officially here and hot is an understatement, it feels like temperatures are already in the 100's.<\/p>\n
Clearly, this summer is shaping up to be a scorcher. <\/p>\n
As a seasoned Texan, Felix Cardona says with temperatures already in the 90's so early in the year, it's going to be around for a while.<\/p>\n
\"It's gonna stick with us till September,\" said Cardona.<\/p>\n
It also means your A\/C is working overtime so you need to take extra care of it. <\/p>\n
\"Check your filters, make sure your filters are changed often,\" said Cardona.<\/p>\n
\"It's better for your equipment if you maintain it every 30 days,\" Mitch Macomber, branch manager of Johnstone Supply said. <\/p>\n
Macomber says it's probably the simplest thing you can do to ensure your unit is running properly. <\/p>\n
\"Of course, the operation of the system is not going to be good; it's going to overheat and possibly freeze up the unit,\" Macomber said.<\/p>\n
You also may want to think twice about running that A\/C unit all day, according to Macomber.<\/p>\n
\"Constantly maintaining the same temperature for 24-hours a day is going to be hard on the equipment and it's going to cost you a lot more money not only in electrical bills but also with any repairs that may be necessary,\" Macomber said. <\/p>\n
It's advice that Cardona takes to heart, he said he keeps his air conditioner at 78 degrees.<\/p>\n
Macomber said a thermostat that connects to your WiFi could save you some change in the long run, but still, the golden rule is to change the filter. <\/p>\n
\"Like I said, maintain that filter because it will save everyone money in the future,\" said Macomber. <\/p>\n
Biannual or yearly check-ups are also a plus, just to make sure everything is running smoothly, according to Macomber. <\/p>\n
Macomber said they have also seen upwards of a 300% increase with the cost of some air conditioning parts and product shortages. <\/p>\n
So, that means it could take you longer to get your unit fixed and it could cost more.<\/p>\n
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