PREPARING YOUR A/C UNIT FOR SUMMER
For many people around the country, April is the first month when they might turn on their air conditioning unit. Even if it’s still chilly where you are, summer is right around the corner, so you need to make sure your A/C unit is ready to tackle the summer heat.
handler filters. Ideally, you should do this twice a year. If you fail to change or clean these filters, restricted air flow will reduce the efficiency of your unit.
In addition to cleaning your filter, you also need to clean the condenser coils. If your unit was uncovered during the winter, leaves and other debris likely found their way inside the coils. Make sure the fan is clear before moving inside the box to check if the coils are clogged. If they are, clean them with a soft brush and use a vacuum to clean the coils from the inside. Once you’ve cleared away all the debris and excess water, check the coolant lines. These lines are usually covered with foam insulation that can fray and crack. If they’re damaged, replace them with new foam insulation sleeves. Your unit should now be ready for a test, and if everything runs well, your air conditioner should be ready to take on the summer heat. Anyone can clean and complete simple maintenance, but if the system still doesn’t work properly, call in a professional to investigate and handle further repairs.
A central air conditioner has an indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor. The compressor is where you want to spend your time cleaning and maintaining. More than likely, you didn’t use your air conditioner during the cooler winter months, so you’ll need to do a few things to ensure your unit is in peak condition before turning it on.
Before doing any work on your unit, make sure you turn off the circuit breaker. You’ll need to turn off the
power to the condenser at the service panel, but most condensers also have a weatherproof disconnect box that you need to power down. Once your unit is powered down, you can begin cleaning and replacing your furnace or air-
smelled of Stetson, ink, and paper, the smells of the Dispatch. I kinda grew up in there: Everyone knew everyone, and it was a close-knit group. My grandfather, Charlie, started at the Dispatch in April 1934, followed by my father Richard in the early ’70s. They were both journeyman mechanics, well respected in their trade, and I wanted that. My brother and I both applied, but limited positions were available. My brother was hired on. Fast forward a couple years, I was hired part-time, working on and off for 3 years, then finally had the opportunity to go full-time. To say I was excited was an understatement! The only job I had ever wanted since I was a kid was finally mine — I even wrote a report in school about how I wanted to be a journeyman! At the time of my injury, I had worked up to a nightside lead position and was the nightside union chairman for the Teamsters Local 473.” CLIENT STORY: CHARLIE SCHMIDT INJURY PREVENTS RETURN TO NEWSPAPER JOB
Mark Twain reportedly said, “So I became a newspaperman. I hated to do it but I couldn’t find honest employment.” Mr. Clemens’ beliefs aside, for others, the printers’ ink just seems to run in their blood as it clearly has for Charlie Schmidt’s family. We’ve represented Charlie since his injury at “Ohio’s Greatest Home Newspaper,” the Columbus Dispatch, several years ago. The Dispatch began printing in 1871. Since then, it’s seen its fair share of Charlie’s relatives work there. As Charlie explains it: “As a kid, I remember my dad coming home in the wee hours of the morning to give us kids a hug and a kiss goodnight. He always
Charlie even met his wife, Lorena, at work when he was a forklift operator and she was a wave processor. They’ve been together 14 years and have six great kiddos.
Charlie injured his back trying to move a pallet using a pole as a lever, a common practice. Following several years of therapy, injections, and rehabilitation, even the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s doctors have concluded Charlie can’t return to his job. While a fusion may be in his future, and his activity level is severely restricted, he remains upbeat. He is married to his best friend, has a wonderful family and a fantastic legal team, and rocks a righteous beard!!
We are pleased to introduce you to the Schmidts, our friends and a delightful family with longstanding ties to Central Ohio.
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