Spring Preventive Maintenance: Cleaning Condenser Coils

March 20th marked the official first day of Spring! After enduring a tough winter in numerous parts of North America, many of us welcome the change in seasons. However, warmer weather often correlates to higher utility costs to maintain a comfortable temperature in your building. 

There are solutions to bring down these costs and reduce your overall energy consumption. One important component of annual spring preventative maintenance is cleaning the condenser coils on your facility's HVAC units. During warmer months, the condenser coils move a significant amount of air. Over time dust and dirt accumulate on the coils and if the coil is dirty, the fan in the coil can't move as much air as required for good performance and efficiency. This leads to increased electricity costs and may shorten the life of the outdoor condensing unit. 

Cleaning the condenser coils will help the unit cool more efficiently and reduce power consumption while extending the life of the unit. It is important to clean the coils early in the year, before the AC unit is needed for the summer. Contact  Stroh Corporation for more information before the temperatures heat up.  

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.