How to Winterize Your Air Conditioner

September 1, 2015

Winterizing your air conditioner shouldn’t start and end at turning the unit off and leaving it alone until you need it again come warm season. Follow these steps to make sure that your AC, particularly the outdoor unit, stays in proper condition while it sits through fall and winter:

Hose dirt, leaves and debris off the exterior unit
Brush off any remaining dirt after it dries
Cover it with a tarp or an AC cover
Secure the cover with bungee cords
Make sure the cover is intact throughout the cold season

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