Summer Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

Having a regular schedule on your Air Conditioning Unit is recommended to save money in the long-term

and keep your tenants happy. Now that summer is approaching, if you have not recently serviced

the air conditioning unit at your rental property, it is the perfect time!

We’ve put together our top summer air conditioning maintenance tips:

Change Air Filter

Everyone knows that the filter on their air conditioner needs to be cleaned or changed on a regular basis, but it is often overlooked. When a filter becomes very dirty, it may cause your unit to not work properly or shut down.

Inspect The Exterior Unit

The central air conditioning system is often located outside. Inspect the surrounding area to ensure there is space to allow airflow. Remove any overgrown landscaping, weeds, leaves, and trash that will obstruct airflow.

Seal Any Leaks

Inspect the doors and windows to see if there are any areas that air can be escaping. When these areas are not sealed properly, it will cause the unit to work much harder to cool down the properly.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

It is common that your tenant will forget to change the air conditioning settings when they leave during the day, or leave the air conditioning running so it is cool when they return home. When having the unit run all day, this can reduce its lifetime span. By upgrading the thermostat to a programmable thermostat, your tenants can adjust the temperature for different times of the day to be energy efficient and not over use the unit.

Do you want to discuss other maintenance tips at your rental property? California Oaks Property Management employs a full-time maintenance staff! Contact our office today at 805.648.1851 to discuss how our maintenance team can help you at your rental!