Why Your Condenser Coil Should Be Cleaned Every Year

The summers in Atlanta, GA, are long, hot, and humid. If your air conditioner or heat pump isn’t in top shape, your home won’t be as comfortable as it could be. Consider these three reasons why your air conditioner’s condenser coil needs to be cleaned every year by our experts in professional AC maintenance services.

Promote Heat Dissipation

The condenser coil is in the outdoor unit, so it’s exposed to the elements all year long. Foliage, dust and dirt can build up on the coil. You can see this buildup by peering through the outdoor unit’s housing between cooling cycles. The buildup impedes heat dissipation. Regular cleaning of the coil promotes improved heat dissipation. When the coil is able to release the heat, the cooled refrigerant will be able to cycle back into your home as quickly as possible.

Lower Energy Bills

Keeping the condenser coil clean lowers your utility bills, explains the Department of Energy. When dirt covers the coil, it can’t remove as much heat from your home. The air conditioner will have to cycle more frequently in order to make up the difference. The startup of a cooling cycle consumes a lot of energy and causes a lot of wear and tear on critical components, such as the capacitor. Annual cleaning of the condenser coil will keep your monthly cooling costs as low as possible.

Prevent Overheating of the Air Conditioning System

If the heat can’t dissipate away from the condenser coils, the air conditioning system could overheat. This will trigger the system’s safety switch to engage, and it will automatically shut down. An overheated air conditioning system can be costly to repair, especially if the motor or capacitor overheats. In addition to the annual professional AC maintenance services, you can cut back foliage away from the outdoor unit.

To learn more about why your condenser coil needs to be cleaned every year, take a look at Zack Hammonds A/C Heating Refrigeration Inc.’s professional AC maintenance services, or get in touch with us today.

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