During summer’s hotter than usual tempatures, your air conditioning can work overtime. To reduce some of the stress to your system, make sure you change your filters regularly. Below are some other tips for staying cool for the summer:

• If your AC stops working, check the pan under your air exchanger to see if the pan is filled with water. The unit shuts off automatically to prevent overflow. Remove the water from the pan and your AC will start again. Call a repairman (or use your home warranty, if you have one) to check for a blockage in your condensate line to eliminate water collecting in the pan.
• Pull drapes and shades over windows facing the sun.
• Keep windows and doors to unconditioned spaces closed.
• Use a programmable thermostat to automatically adjust temperatures for daytime and nighttime.
• Set thermostat at the highest comfortable seeting.
• Keep the outside unit free of leaves and other airflow obstructions.
• Have your HVAC checked by a professional twice a year.

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