For the most part, any air conditioning repair and maintenance services that you may need must be completed by a qualified professional. This is the only way to ensure that the service is completed properly and that your safety is not put at risk in the attempt to handle it yourself. One extremely important task that you can perform on your own, though, is to change the air filter in your air conditioning system regularly. This is quite simple to do, and it can help stave off Valley Metro air conditioning repairs. Call Cooper Climate Control for more information.

Contrary to popular belief, the air filter in your air conditioning system is not specifically intended to improve the indoor air quality in your home. You will need a more efficient air filter if that is your goal. Rather, your air conditioning system’s air filter is designed to protect the air conditioning equipment itself from dust, dirt, dander and other debris. If these pollutants build up on and within your air conditioning equipment, it can compromise the integrity of your system.

Leaving your air filter in your system for too long can be just as detrimental. As your air filter cleans the air that passes through it, it collects many airborne pollutants in its fibers. The longer it is left in your system, the more pollutants will build up in these fibers. As time goes on, the airflow resistance created by this buildup grows. It can eventually get to the point where it puts enough strain on your air conditioning system to force it to work less efficiently.

When your air conditioning system needs to work harder to cool your home, efficiency is not the only thing that suffers. The extra strain on your system also puts additional wear and tear on your air conditioner. Over time, this can increase the risk of damage to your system, as well as the likelihood that you will require professional Cooper Climate Control air conditioning repair service.

Protect your comfort and the condition of your air conditioning system. Keep your air filter clean. If you have any questions about changing your air filter, call the Cooper Climate Control air conditioning repair technicians at Cooper Climate Control, your heating & cooling specialists.