Ensure your air conditioner is operating at its best before summer time arrives, before you turn on your AC run through a quick checklist to make sure it’s ready. It is a good idea to check the seals on your air ducts. If they are not sealed completely, they can leak cool air from your AC into your attic and walls. It is also a good idea to wash out your drain pipes and the condensate drain line that runs from your AC cabinet and removes water from your AC. It is possible for your drain pipes to become jammed and need to be cleared. This condensation cannot run through the lines when they are jammed (usually with debris and mold). In this case, it pools in your AC and, depending on the circumstances, can cause the evaporator coil to freeze over. Lines need to be cleared, and checking electrical connections is also an important step on the AC checklist, though this isn’t something you should attempt to do on your own. It is essential that a worker inspects your AC’s electrical connections to ensure that they are working properly and that they are in good condition. There are certainly few instances in which electrical fires start inside an air conditioner, however it is one of those situations where it is better to be safe than sorry. Also, a worker will be able to tell you if there are any bad wires in your system that will need to be replaced before they will cause a greater complication down the road. An insured and licensed Heating, Ventilation, and A/C expert can give your air conditioner a full tune up even if you run through a list. An annual repair will serve as a tune-up if you already have one. Having your air conditioner inspected right before summer time begins will ensure it lasts through every rough summer time afternoon. It’s much easier to prepare for summer time now that you know what your AC needs. You’re effectively reducing the risk of your AC breaking down by quite a bit by ensuring that it doesn’t run into additional trouble.