How to Winterize Your Air Conditioner

HVAC Exterior Condenser covered in snow — Snow build up can cause rust to form on HVAC units. Leading to expensive repairs.

Hard to believe that Summer is almost over. The fun, warm summer days will soon give way to autumn colors and cooler temperatures.

That means it’s time to winterize your A/C system so that it works properly next summer.

If you don’t it could lead to expensive repairs that could de-rail next summer’s plans.

Why Winterize?

Winters in New England are often cold, long, and feature harsh conditions like blizzards. This weather can lead to corrosion inside your unit or damage from falling ice or tree limbs.

Small animals like Squirrels, Mice, and Chipmunks may also make your A/C unit their home if it’s not properly covered.

Rodent Nest inside HVAC Electronic Controls. Covering your unit properly could save you thousands in repairs

What Steps Should I Take Before Winter?

Listen To Your Compressor

Run your A/C system as you do normally.

Notice any grinding or unusual noises?

Noisy A/C Unit — Notice any unusual sounds coming from your A/C units? Time for a repair!

Probably time to “Just Call Landry” because you’ll need our expert Air Conditioning Repair services.

Change Your Air Filter

Change your air filter at the end of each cooling season. If you’ve ran your A/C this summer the filter is probably dirty from pollen and other allergens. A new filter protects system components and ensures acceptable indoor air quality.

Dusty Mini-Split Unit — Does your filter look like this? Time for a replacement

Are you looking for a new filter for your A/C?

Check out our online store to order the filter directly to your home.

Cover The Unit

New England winters can cause snow to build up on the unit.

This build up can cause many problems with the unit come next spring.

In addition, small rodents often invade A/C units and make nests inside.

Properly Covered HVAC Exterior Unit — Properly Covering Your Exterior HVAC Units saves $ and increases lifespan of the system

Use a specially designed A/C cover that fits over the unit.

The fit shouldn’t be too loose or too tight as the unit will need some room for ventilation.

You may also use a tarp and bungie cords as seen in the photo above.

Call The Experts

If you are unable or confused about winterizing your A/C Landry Mechanical is here to help. Our home Cooling Experts are ready to assist you.

We offer a variety of Air Conditioning services including repairs, general maintenance, installations, and replacements.

Keeping your AC running smoothly is important for both your comfort and health. At the heart of a well-functioning air conditioning system is something surprisingly simple yet crucial: the air filter. A clean filter not only ensures efficient operation but also guards against unnecessary wear and tear on your unit.

With our team’s expertise, we’ve been helping folks like you since 2008 to keep their systems in top shape. Today, we’re diving into how dirty filters can impact your AC and why it’s a problem you’ll want to avoid. Trust us at Landry Mechanical, where we take pride in air conditioning repair in Worcester, MA: your satisfaction has been our mission from day one.

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