{"id":1694,"date":"2023-06-12T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/?p=1694"},"modified":"2023-06-08T15:57:37","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T19:57:37","slug":"how-set-ac-during-heat-wave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-set-ac-during-heat-wave\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Your AC During a Heat Wave"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We\u2019ve experienced some intense heat waves lately that might have challenged your HVAC system in Colorado Springs<\/a>. How well does your AC perform when temperatures skyrocket and it\u2019s under duress? You can\u2019t afford to have your AC break down during a heat wave. Let\u2019s look at things you can do to hopefully avoid that from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When unusually high temperatures strike, a common question we get from homeowners is, \u201cWhat temperature should I set my AC at during a heat wave?\u201d In a nutshell, the answer is you should set it at the highest temperature that you\u2019re comfortable with, but we\u2019ll answer this in more detail below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Just How Dependable Is Your AC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s worth the time to think about the answer to this question because an AC breakdown is something no one wants to experience, let alone on the hottest day of the year. Not to mention heat waves are when we\u2019re most busy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So here are some things you should consider when thinking about your AC\u2019s performance. Did you get AC maintenance this year?<\/strong> This is the most important thing you should have done if it\u2019s been a while since you had an AC tune-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s because our technicians will thoroughly check out your AC. We\u2019ll test everything and make sure it\u2019s working at peak performance levels. We\u2019ll also perform preventative maintenance, catching things that have the potential to become problems later.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The other thing you can do is change the air filter regularly.<\/strong> We recommend you change it every 1\u20133 months during the cooling season. Keeping the air filter free and clear of dust, dirt, and debris means keeping your AC\u2019s inner working parts clean. That\u2019s the key to a well-functioning machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, make sure the outdoor unit is clear and clean<\/strong>. The outdoor condenser is where the AC releases the heat it pulls out of the indoor air. It needs good airflow to do its job well. Make sure there\u2019s nothing surrounding the condenser including plant growth. If it\u2019s dirty, you can hose it off gently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Temperature Should I Set My AC at During a Heatwave?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A heat wave isn\u2019t the time to try and beat the heat by setting your AC to 68\u00b0F. In fact, doing so could possibly cause it to overheat. We recommend setting your AC between 78\u00b0F and 80\u00b0F. Or, just try and raise the thermostat to the highest temperature that your family finds comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are other things you can do to try and beat the heat. Here are some suggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n