Snow... In June? (Cottonwood Trees)

Snow… in June?  No, those “snowflakes” that you see falling from the sky are actually cottonwood seeds.  Unfortunately, cottonwood trees are native to the Midwest, and just a few nearby trees can wreak havoc on your air conditioning system.

As the weather warms, cottonwood trees release their seeds into the air.  These lightweight seeds can be sucked into your air conditioner’s condenser coil, which dramatically reduces the airflow across the coil.  This not only causes higher energy bills, but the real problems come from the extra strain that is put onto the unit.  Dirty condenser coils make it harder for your air conditioner to effectively cool your building and can also lead to premature equipment failure.

The right maintenance done at the right time can help avoid costly breakdowns and repairs.  Stroh Corporation provides proactive preventative maintenance programs to keep your equipment clean of debris and running at its best.  Contact Stroh Corporation today to help protect your HVAC equipment!  Call us at 800-243-8177.