Air Conditioner Repair in Jericho, NY 11753

Keep Your Jericho, NY Home Cool and Comfortable With These Essential AC Maintenance Tips

When the residents of Nassau County are in need of AC maintenance, repair, or installation services, Excellent Air Conditioning and Heating is the first company they call. The professionally trained, fully licensed and insured HVAC contractors at our locally owned and operated company has been keeping the homes of New York cool and comfortable for more than 30 years. From central air conditioning systems to ductless air conditioners, we specialize in all types of home cooling systems from the leading manufacturers in the industry, and we offer all types of services, including new AC installations, general AC maintenance, and emergency AC repairs. When you choose Excellent Air Conditioning and Heating for your residential cooling needs, you can feel confident knowing that the most trusted Jericho, NY air conditioner repair, maintenance, and installation specialists will be on the job.

Essential AC Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner in Tip-Top Conditions

Air conditioning is vital for keeping your Nassau County home cool and comfortable; without it, things can get pretty uncomfortable and even downright dangerous rather quickly. Like any other appliance or system, however, an air conditioner needs to be maintained. Without proper maintenance, the system can become strained, it will need to work harder and consume more energy, and your utility bills can suffer. Even worse, a neglected HVAC system is more prone to breaking down, and when that happens, you and your family can suffer.

To ensure your air conditioning system continues to function properly, operate efficiently, and deliver reliably cool air, here’s a look at some essential AC maintenance tips from a leading Jericho, NY air conditioner repair, maintenance, and installation company.

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Change the Filters

The most crucial AC maintenance tip to ensure the system provides optimal cooling is cleaning and changing the filters. When the filters are dirty and clogged, airflow is obstructed and the efficiency of the system will be compromised. Furthermore, when airflow is blocked, air can bypass the filter, and dirt and debris can be deposited directly into the evaporator coils, which can reduce the heat absorption capacity of the coils. Just by exchanging dirty filters for clean ones will improve cooling capacity and reduce energy consumption by as much as 15%.

Clean the Condenser and Evaporator Coils

Dirt collects on both the condenser and evaporator coils of an HVAC system. Eventually, the dirt buildup can become so dense that airflow will be reduced, and in turn, heat absorption is reduced. While a clean filter will help to reduce the speed at which dirt accumulates on these coils, both should be checked and cleaned as needed.

Check the Coil Fins

The evaporator and condenser coils are covered with aluminum fins, and while durable, they can easily bend. If the fins are bent, airflow through the coils can be blocked. To avoid this problem and maintain the efficiency of your system, checking the coil fins is a vital part of AC maintenance. If they're bent, a simple tool called a fin comb, which most Jericho, NY air conditioner repair, maintenance, and installation companies sell, can be used to literally comb and straighten and almost completely restore the coil fins on your Nassau County HVAC system.

Check the Condensate Drain Lines

A central air conditioning system does more than just cool your Nassau County home; it also reduces the humidity by drawing moisture from the air. The moisture turns into condensation. A condensate drain line directs that moisture out of your home. Dirt and debris can accumulate in the drain line, and when that happens, the unit’s ability to reduce humidity levels can become compromised. Additionally, excess moisture can result in discoloration on the walls, floors, and other surfaces inside your home. Periodically passing a stiff wire through the drain channels can help to reduce the risk of these issues.

Hire a Pro

Rather than doing all of the above AC maintenance tips yourself, hiring a professional Jericho, NY air conditioner repair company is highly recommended. Not only will a professional be able to deliver better results, but if any issues are spotted, they’ll be able to make the necessary repairs. Plus, leaving this all-important job to a licensed and experienced HVAC technician is a lot easier for you!

Contact Nassau County’s AC Maintenance and Repair Experts

For efficient, reliable, and affordable AC maintenance services in Nassau County, get in touch with Excellent Air Conditioning and Heating. Our full-service Jericho, NY air conditioner repair, maintenance, and installation company will ensure your HVAC system is working in tip-top condition. To schedule an appointment, call 516-248-2795 today!


Some information about Jericho, NY

Jericho is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County, New York, United States, on the North Shore of Long Island, approximately 29 miles (47 km) east of Midtown Manhattan. Its population was 13,567 as of the U.S. 2010 Census.

Located mainly in the Town of Oyster Bay with a small part in the Town of Hempstead, Jericho was part of the Robert Williams Plantation in 1648. The English families who settled in Jericho were, or soon became, Quakers, members of the Society of Friends. Many fled from persecution in England and in the New England Colonies. They sought a peaceful existence as farmers. The name of the area was changed in 1692 from Lusum to Jericho after the town in the Middle East near the Jordan River mentioned in the Bible as part of the Promised Land.

Elias Hicks married Jemima Seaman in 1771 and moved to her family’s farm in Jericho, where he soon became a noted preacher of Quaker doctrine. All the Quakers suffered during the British occupation of Long Island in the Revolutionary War. The practice was to quarter troops in homes of residents, who had to provide room and board for them. The Quakers continued to protest the entire concept of war itself. After the war, peace returned to Jericho, and the neat farms and businesses began to prosper. A Friends Meeting house was built in 1788 in Jericho that is still used in the 21st century. A Quaker school was built in 1793, the Charity Society of Jericho and Westbury in 1794, and slavery was abolished in 1817, with Hicks’ help.

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A post office was established in 1802, a cider mill in the mid-19th century, the first public elementary school in 1905, known as the Cedar Swamp School. Improvements to infrastructure were made with the founding of the Jericho Water District in 1923. As the population increased, a new elementary school was built in 1953 (Robert Seaman School), and a Volunteer Fire Department established in 1938. The population kept increasing until the last elementary schools in Jericho were built, the George A. Jackson Elementary School in 1957, the now closed Robert Williams School in 1961 and the Cantiague School in 1963. When the Village of Muttontown was incorporated, the cider mill was within the village limits. Because most Gold Coast villages wanted to remain business free areas, many do not have their own post offices or ZIP Codes. Therefore, Jericho Post Office which serves this area of Muttontown is displayed as the official USPS mailing address and leads to the misconception that the cider mill is in Jericho.

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