{"id":1688,"date":"2023-04-03T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2025-05-30T15:03:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T19:03:04","slug":"get-air-conditioner-ready-cooling-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/get-air-conditioner-ready-cooling-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Your Air Conditioner Ready For the Cooling Season"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Spring has certainly sprung up on us here in South Carolina. With the warm temperatures we\u2019ve been having, you\u2019ve undoubtedly made the switch from using your heater to using your air conditioner. The change in temperatures came so suddenly that you might have neglected scheduling AC maintenance in Columbia, SC<\/a>, and it\u2019s understandable how it slipped by you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, just because we didn\u2019t have much of a shoulder season this year is no excuse to go without this essential service. In fact, it\u2019s especially important to have it done now since it seems like we\u2019re in for an extended cooling season. In the meantime, here are some things you can do to help make sure your air conditioner is in tip-top shape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Changing Your AC Filter Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even though you\u2019ve been using your AC for a bit, it\u2019s never too late to check and change that air filter if needed. This truly is the most important DIY task that you can do as a homeowner to ensure your system works as well as it can. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Giving your AC a fresh start with a clean filter helps it work at peak performance. That\u2019s because the air filter keeps dirt, dust, and debris from getting into your AC\u2019s interior working parts. If you\u2019ve ever heard the term \u201ca well-oiled machine,\u201d that\u2019s what you\u2019re helping your AC achieve by changing that filter at the start of the season and replacing it every 1\u20133 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep Your AC Unit Area Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your air conditioner needs good airflow to work well. And over the winter, a lot of stuff tends to accumulate around both the inside and outside units. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the inside unit, make sure that nothing is blocking the area around your AC. Give it a wide perimeter that\u2019s free of any boxes, furniture, outdoor gear, or anything else that might\u2019ve accumulated there over the winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the outside unit, check to make sure that it\u2019s free of debris such as branches, twigs, leaves, and dirt. If the grass has grown high around it, trim it down. These steps will help ensure your AC has the airflow it needs to do its job well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure Vents Are Unblocked for Efficiency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another important and easy task is to check the vents in your home. Make sure they\u2019re fully open and that their airflow isn\u2019t being impeded by objects. It\u2019s also a good opportunity to check your airflow and make sure that it\u2019s strong and that the air flowing from the vents is nice and cold. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Book Professional AC Service Early<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is as simple as giving us a call or clicking on our website. In minutes, you\u2019ll have accomplished the best \u201cDIY task\u201d you can do for your AC. That\u2019s because during a maintenance appointment, we\u2019ll go through a long list of vital checks and services your AC needs. It truly is the best way to ensure your system serves your home and family well over our long, hot summers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have your system thoroughly inspected and tuned up by trained air conditioning technicians, it will be in peak operating condition for that time of year when you need it most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Fulmer Heating & Cooling<\/strong><\/a> for air conditioner maintenance today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Here are things you can do to help make sure your air conditioner is in tip-top shape.\u00a0Follow this list to help make sure your AC sees you through the summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[38,87],"class_list":["post-1688","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","tag-ac-maintenance","tag-columbia"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1688","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1688"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1688\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2185,"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1688\/revisions\/2185"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1688"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1688"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fulmerheatcool.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1688"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}