Understanding Your Air Conditioner

Your air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it? By understanding your air conditioner and your AC’s components and functions, you’ll have an easier time caring for it. Problems will be easier to identify and communicate to one of our MLD Services specialists.

You’ll also gain a better grasp of maintenance. Prevention is the best medicine—simple tasks like replacing your filter monthly go a long way. Changing out a dirty filter can instantly improve efficiency, saving you up to 15 percent on your utility bill, according to the US Department of Energy.

MLD Services is committed to friendly and transparent service. We’re pleased to provide our Texas neighbors accurate and up-to-date heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) information, so you can make informed decisions you’re completely satisfied with.

Your AC does more than keep your living space a comfortable temperature. The evaporator removes heat and humidity from the air. From there, it converts to water, exiting down the condensate drain. With well-balanced humidity, mold has a harder time growing.

How Does Air Conditioning Help My Home?

Additionally, surfaces like wood and tile are protected from excess moisture. The filter also catches allergens like pollen and dander. This, along with the mold reduction improves indoor air quality (IAQ).

How Does the AC Cool Down My Home?

If you’ve ever put your hand up to the condenser (the outdoor box with a fan), you may notice the air coming out feels warm. That’s because your central air system doesn’t add cool air—it subtracts hot air.

Know Your AC

Indoors, the heat gets soaked up by refrigerant liquid located in the indoor evaporator unit. The liquid travels through coils to the outdoor condenser, which pushes the heat away with its fan. This process will loop until your home reaches the set thermostat temperature.

Maintaining Your Air Conditioner

As previously mentioned, make sure you change your air filter once a month. Clogged filters can strain your cooling equipment and eventually lead to serious mechanical problems. When performing yard work, clear away any shrubbery, leaves, or sticks obstructing the outdoor condenser.

Call your HVAC specialist today!

Your AC gets heavy use during our sweltering Texas summer months. That’s why it’s a good idea to schedule a maintenance visit during the spring. One of our HVAC specialists will perform vital cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting to ensure your cooling system runs at peak performance all summer.