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Keep a clean perimeter around your air conditioner / HVAC equipment. When a condenser unit gets dirty it can force your compressor to work harder than it needs to, which leads to an increased energy consumption by as much as 30 percent. You will also want to keep grass from your mower and mud from storm runoff…

Planning your plants. A small fence or a hedge is a good way to hide an AC unit, but make sure the hedge doesn’t grow into the condenser. It is also wise to prevent a buildup of falling leaves, which can impede and damage the fan and compressor. When planting around your AC compressor choose…

Put it in the shade. When Installing the A/C unit, ask your installer to find the ideal location where it will be out of the hot sun. A cooler location will be more efficient and will extend the life of your Air Conditioner. In fact, shading both your house and the HVAC compressor is the…

Let your AC Condenser unit breathe. The air conditioner condenser needs enough airflow around it to work correctly. Make sure, when planting your landscaping or placing structures next to the compressor, you leave at least 2 to 3 feet of space between the HVAC unit and the plants. You need to keep in mind that…

My air conditioning unit is really old, probably about 14 years old, it has a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) of 10. When should I replace it? and what SEER rating should I look for? Most central air conditioning units have a lifespan of around 20 years. Your air conditioning unit is well past its…