Reminder: If you're in charge of replacing the HVAC filter, ensure you replace it once per month. If you use a 90 days filter, replace it prior to 90 days. Use your cell phone calendar to set reminders. It is very important that you replace the filter with the proper size. Most of the time the size required is handwritten where it is installed. However, you may reach out to me if you can't find that information or want to double check.

This is not only for overall cleaner and healthier air for all occupants, but it will use less electricity and reduce the wear and tear on the system which could cause inconvenience, monetary costs for you to fix it as a result of such negligence, and breakdown when the system is mostly needed.

Note: It is your responsibility to maintain the exterior unit free from any obstruction which either grows naturally or items placed on top or around it. Such obstructions can limit air flow and make the exterior unit (condenser) over work/heat and eventually fail. If the thermostat uses batteries to operate, you should change them annually (before they fail) with good, fresh, and a quality brand (Duracell or Eveready). DO NOT use old batteries such as form a "working" TV remote control (or such) and ensure they are placed with the right polarity (+ -). You are welcome to ask for assistance in replacing them should you not be able to do it yourself..

***  IF ANY OF THE ABOVE REASONS OR OTHER NEGLECT FROM YOU CAUSES A SERVICE CALL (EITHER FROM A PROFESSIONAL OR RICKY), IT WILL BE AT YOUR COST AND TIME.  ***

THAT SAID...  Keep in mind that HVAC (cooling mode) systems cool down about 20 degrees (F) from outside temperatures. For example, if it's 95 degrees outside, you might get 78 to 75 inside. That means the system is working. Setting it lower will not get itself to that temperature, therefore keep that in mind. Here are some tips on keeping the system working as efficient as possible:

* Use a Fan in Every Room.
* Set Your AC to:

• During the day: Set your thermostat at 78 degrees.
• After sunset: Adjust it for comfort.
• Using heat producing appliances (dryer, oven, etc.) during peak hot hours (about 1 to 4 pm) will add heat in your place and make the system work harder to keep up. Use some of those appliances after 7 or 8 pm if feasible.
• Close window treatments (blinds, curtains, etc.) where there's direct sunlight.
• DO NOT block any vents.
• ENSURE all windows and doors are properly closed.
  

Your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning system (HVAC) can give you comfort year round. However, like everything that's man made, it will eventually fail. Pay attention when something either doesn't seem right or you hear strange sounds from it. Getting attention to the system ASAP can both mean that it will be usable sooner than later and possibly cost less than if you push it and it breaks down even further. If you decide to wait days before giving it attention, don't expect a faster repair. Especially during the weekend, nights, during bad weather, or holidays as neither service professionals nor us can "jump" on it right away. Plus if parts are required, it will likely be during the week that they can be acquired or ordered.