{"id":772,"date":"2019-05-20T11:00:53","date_gmt":"2019-05-20T15:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/?p=772"},"modified":"2019-05-17T15:30:06","modified_gmt":"2019-05-17T19:30:06","slug":"want-to-avoid-ac-troubles-heres-what-not-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.collierscomfort.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/want-to-avoid-ac-troubles-heres-what-not-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to Avoid AC Troubles? Here’s What NOT to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There\u2019s no shortage of air conditioners questions about what should be done to lower cooling bills, to prevent repairs, and to ensure that it lasts for years and years.<\/p>\n

But sometimes, the best way to answer a question is by saying what you shouldn\u2019t <\/em>do. In this post, we\u2019ll do just that by telling you what not to do to avoid AC problems.<\/p>\n

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Not Letting the AC Run Its Course<\/h2>\n

You shouldn\u2019t try to make your AC work faster or better than it\u2019s designed to. If installed properly, your AC will cool your home as efficiently as possible with consideration to things like square footage, environment, and climate. Part of this process is the length of time it takes to cool your home, also known as a “cycle.”<\/p>\n

However, it’s not uncommon for homeowners to try and accelerate the cooling process. They do this by setting the thermostat several degrees lower than what they intend. Unfortunately, this doesn\u2019t work as intended and will lead to unnecessary strain on the system.<\/p>\n

Attempting Your Own AC Repairs<\/h2>\n

We’re not just saying this because we’re an HVAC company. The inner workings of an air conditioner are an entirely different beast than your usual DIY projects.<\/p>\n

Some of the biggest reasons we would urge you not to do your own HVAC services in Fort Wayne, IN<\/a> include:<\/p>\n