How to Prepare Air Conditioner for the Summer | Border Sheet Metal

How to Prepare Air Conditioner for the Summer

June 21, 2021

AC Summer Preparation in Hayden, Idaho

AC Summer Preparation in Hayden, Idaho

The summer months are fast approaching, which is a great time to begin preparing your AC for the upcoming season. Taking the additional time to prepare your air conditioner for the summer will maximize its efficiency and help you lower your utility bill. Scheduling an inspection from a local HVAC company is also a great way to ensure your air conditioner is well-prepared for summer.

Here are a few simple tips from Border Sheet Metal & Heating in Hayden, ID, to get your air conditioner ready for the summer months.

Change Air Filter

One easy way to maintain your system is to switch out the air filter. Usually, it’s a good idea to change your filter between one to two months for the best results. A clean filter allows your system to operate more efficiently while reducing the potential for wear and tear.

Remove Debris from Unit

Debris can eventually accumulate near your outdoor unit. Leaves are especially problematic if you have trees near your air conditioner, as leaves can quickly build up during the fall and winter months. Raking these leaves while using a weed-eater around your unit is a great way to remove debris and prevent your system from overheating.

Check Refrigerant Level

An air conditioner that’s low on refrigerant will cause your system to take a lot longer in cooling off your house. You may even notice that your electric bill is higher than usual, and you might even see ice on the refrigerant line. Reaching out to an HVAC company is important in taking care of this problem before it gets worse.

Border Sheet Metal & Heating is a family-owned business with nearly seven decades worth of experience in the HVAC industry. Our company also specializes in a variety of other services, such as solar, duct cleaning, new construction, water heaters, and gas fireplaces. We serve Hayden and the surrounding areas, as we take pride in always delivering top-quality customer services. You can give us a call or visit our website to learn more about the benefits of using Border Sheet Metal & Heating!

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1713915943

Our Tec, Nic, was everything you would expect from an expert technician. He was polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and very efficient. We will be glad to have him back again!

1713845141

Referred to Borders by a very discerning neighbor. I knew they weren’t the cheapest out there but the great reputation was enough for me to go with Borders. All of the Borders staff, field techs to the office staff alike, were great to work with and followed through from the planning stages through completion of the final inspection.Most importantly the heater ran flawlessly and we survived the -15 degree cold snap we had this past winter.

1713549024

Border does great service and will not charge for things you don't need. I had them service a system this Spring that a competitor said needed to be replaced for no reason. Thank you for being fair and honest!

1711156527

1710607000

First off, sales guy Dave did a great job explaining options. Because of new space available came up with a plan to move the air filter into a better place.The installers came right on time. Took out the old, put in the new, adapted the fittings, filter, and condensate pump into better places.Showed my how to run the new thermostat.Super job overall.

1710434727

Great Service.Very knowledgeable and Professional.

1709680839

1708482968

Customer since 1993. Just installed a second furnace. Very professional, personable and clean installation.

1700263089

1695937307

We went to start our stove today and the pilot light wouldn’t stay lit. My husband called and they had John come out today (same day) and fix the problem. He replaced the thermocouple in under and hour!!! So happy!!! Thank you for great customer service and a big thank you to John!!!

1694892815

We switched over to a new company, which is Border Sheet Metal and Heating We are very glad we did. Jason was our tech that came out to our house to service our Heater and Air Conditioner. He was very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. He is also very honest. For future maintenance on our equipment or etc., we will contact Border Sheet Metal and Heating and will request Jason always. Very pleased customers!!!!

1694784481

Greg and Leann are the best

1690509080

Today, Corbin and Tim from Borders replaced my 33 year old Lennox furnace and air conditioner with a new Lennox system. They did an outstanding job and left the work area spotless. I would highly recommend Borders for your HVAC needs.

1690413585

John was prompt, and efficient. Same week appointment for a maintenance appt.

1687545913

After going to 2 different HVAC companies to no avail, Borders came through and provided a solution for our somewhat unusual problem. Everyone we spoke was kind and helpful. A special thanks to Brian... He clearly knows his stuff!

1686669955

Great and prompt next day service with a call after hours the night before. A/C stopped working on one of the recent hot days. Definitely will call them for all HVAC needs in the future. Thanks!

1680901100

Professional quoting provided for a new Furnace + A/C. Efficient and considerate crew performed installation. Highly recommend Border for your HVAC needs.

1679417069

We've been using Borders for years and have always been pleased with the service they provide. The latest was a furnace problem and they sent a great technician, Matt. It was a tricky problem, but Matt didn't give up and found the problem. Again Borders came to the rescue!

1679008920

They just installed a new furnace and hot water tank for us today. They were on time, very professional, and did an awesome job. The gentleman were very knowledgeable, polite, and courteous. Would definitely recommend them.

1677205760

Technician arrived quickly and solved the problem. Courteous and knowledgeable! Definitely will call them again and recommend to others.

1676505170

We had a small gas leak next to our water heater which obviously caused a little scare. I called Borders and within 2 hours of the initial call had made it out to the property and repaired the leak with no issues. From initial contact with the miss who answered the phone, Natalie, to the service representative who came out to fix the issue, Jason, they were incredibly professional, polite and most importantly genuine. I felt like I was talking to real people who actually cared to listen. Could not recommend them more!

1666543491

From my initial phone call with Natalie to the actual service call with Matt, the service was superb in every way. I highly recommend Border for your heating system needs.

1660672808

I love this company.I called for repair of my air conditioner and the guy who installed it said I needed a part that he did not have.I called Borders they came right now it was under warranty and there was no charge. I will only use Borders, and John Roman, is the Man! He is very professional, knowledgeable and nice.Oh and by the way they do cleaning of the fireplaces which I’m having that done later.

1659028389

I came home yesterday evening and my wife told me the A/C wasn't working properly. As always seems to be the case when things stop working, the timing was perfect (not). It was over 90 degrees outside and the next several days were supposed to be 100. AND our daughter and her husband were coming up the following day to visit for the next several days (of course).Our good friends had recommended Border to us and we'd always heard great things about them from other people. So we called and spoke to their after hours dispatcher who told us that their on-call technician, Matt, was on another call but would call us back when he was done.Around 9pm, Matt called. He was very nice and initially tried to help us over the phone to help save us the expense of having to pay for a service call. However, once he realized that we'd done everything possible to resolve the issue, he said he'd be right over.When he arrived, he was very polite and very thorough. He checked everything and explained what he was doing as he went. He finally found that the main A/C capacitor had gone bad and promptly replaced it. Our A/C now works perfectly!My wife and I were very impressed with the level of service provided by Border Sheet Metal. We were also very grateful to have such a nice, knowledgeable technician come to our house late at night and fix our A/C in time for our daughter's arrival. We will recommend them to all of our friends and family and have become customers for life.Ron and Diane WeberCoeur d'Alene

1658442617

Good price, dependable and outstanding service. They replaced our old AC unit-our new Lennox AC unit is quieter and is so efficient. Thank you Border sheet Metal😊

1657471202

We have been using Border for over 10 years to service our heat pump/furnace. After they did their yearly tuneup in early June, my heat pump decided to die! It was 100% nothing to do with them, just my heat pump reached the end of it’s lifespan (13 years) made worse by the way our zoning system which was installed initially by another company. Border limped it along for years and when the compressor broke 4th of July weekend and the first warm weather we had…..they came to the rescue. I think they felt bad for us and knew we made an effort to maintain our equipment over the years. I spent the holiday weekend trying to line up bids for an A/C instead of a heat pump, with the plan to continue to limp along my gas furnace. Border even came out a few times after hours and tried to limp it along, but no luck. Because I have ALWAYS been so impressed with their quick responses, I knew I would only use them for future maintenance, this meant I wanted to buy the equipment they sell. This means Lennox. The 5th of July we came up with a plan to get a Lennox A/C, new furnace, smart thermostat, and zone improvement. I decided I didn’t want to be replacing the furnace next year and our thermostat was already trying to die. Yes, there was a pretty chunk of savings gone overnight! However, in 3 days I had the entire thing replaced!!! Other companies were not going to be able to do that till the end of August!! No way, would summer be any fun, without A/C, but also in a supply shortage and labor shortage, it is to be expected. Again, this is why I am SO HAPPY with Border. I have a new amazing Lennox system and I’m kicking back enjoying the cool air! Thanks again!!

1655301880

The Best Sheet metal and Heating Company in the Northwest. Can't get better than Greg, Brian and the guys.

1648823374

Excellent installation of Lennox air added to existing heating system at best price I found, plus 10% Costco shop card.

1646187305

Border Sheet Metal's technician was the most skilled and knowledgable repairman possible. His understanding of a furnace was astonishing. I called three companies when our furnace stopped on a very cold day. One (the original installer) did not have our install in their new system and had to "check" and call back. Another sent a technician that misinterpreted the error codes and wanted to charge us over $1,000 and could not repair the system that day. Then Border Sheet Metal offered to send someone over for a 2nd opinion. The difference was astounding. The Border technician found the problem, fixed it and corrected two other problems and had the furnace running just fine. (no circuit board needed!). Polite, professional and the best customer service you could want. Highly recommend this company.

1644964653

1644015645

My house was cold. These guys came. My house is now warm. Five stars!

1642866264

Border Sheet Metal is a quality company doing quality work. They are my HVAC contractor for all my jobs. Management is very attentive to my needs and scheduling. The crews on the job site are professional and efficient. Their practices and standards put them at the top of the list for quality HVAC installations. Good solid company to be part of my team.

1642275932

We just had the Borders crew install a heat pump and furnace. We have tried to use them for all our heating and water heater work over the last 20 years. They have never failed us and always exceed our expectations. Lea Ann, Tyler, Tim and Dave all work so well together to estimate, schedule, install, explain and get our rebates all submitted. I can't imagine any better service from a company! Thank you

1628607724

1627784103

1625527766

1625021262

1624421395

1624300532

Border did a great job installing my Furnace and AC in 2017. Ken from Border has done the annual maintenance (new filters, check up} regularly. I must say that all my experience with Border Sheet Metal & Heating has been above and beyond my expectations. They hire the most professional, knowledgeable employees in the industry. I am happy to do business with you!

1623695233

1622262203

1620230319

From LeAnne to Dave all the way through installing and rebates for the equipment, everything went smoothly. I appreciate the professionalism and service very much, highly recommended company, thank you!

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4.5

Border Sheet Metal and Heating

4.5

1713915943

Our Tec, Nic, was everything you would expect from an expert technician. He was polite, friendly, knowledgeable, and very efficient. We will be glad to have him back again!

1713845141

Referred to Borders by a very discerning neighbor. I knew they weren’t the cheapest out there but the great reputation was enough for me to go with Borders. All of the Borders staff, field techs to the office staff alike, were great to work with and followed through from the planning stages through completion of the final inspection.Most importantly the heater ran flawlessly and we survived the -15 degree cold snap we had this past winter.

1713549024

Border does great service and will not charge for things you don't need. I had them service a system this Spring that a competitor said needed to be replaced for no reason. Thank you for being fair and honest!

1711156527

1710607000

First off, sales guy Dave did a great job explaining options. Because of new space available came up with a plan to move the air filter into a better place.The installers came right on time. Took out the old, put in the new, adapted the fittings, filter, and condensate pump into better places.Showed my how to run the new thermostat.Super job overall.

1710434727

Great Service.Very knowledgeable and Professional.

1709680839

1708482968

Customer since 1993. Just installed a second furnace. Very professional, personable and clean installation.

1700263089

1695937307

We went to start our stove today and the pilot light wouldn’t stay lit. My husband called and they had John come out today (same day) and fix the problem. He replaced the thermocouple in under and hour!!! So happy!!! Thank you for great customer service and a big thank you to John!!!

1694892815

We switched over to a new company, which is Border Sheet Metal and Heating We are very glad we did. Jason was our tech that came out to our house to service our Heater and Air Conditioner. He was very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. He is also very honest. For future maintenance on our equipment or etc., we will contact Border Sheet Metal and Heating and will request Jason always. Very pleased customers!!!!

1694784481

Greg and Leann are the best

1690509080

Today, Corbin and Tim from Borders replaced my 33 year old Lennox furnace and air conditioner with a new Lennox system. They did an outstanding job and left the work area spotless. I would highly recommend Borders for your HVAC needs.

1690413585

John was prompt, and efficient. Same week appointment for a maintenance appt.

1687545913

After going to 2 different HVAC companies to no avail, Borders came through and provided a solution for our somewhat unusual problem. Everyone we spoke was kind and helpful. A special thanks to Brian... He clearly knows his stuff!

1686669955

Great and prompt next day service with a call after hours the night before. A/C stopped working on one of the recent hot days. Definitely will call them for all HVAC needs in the future. Thanks!

1680901100

Professional quoting provided for a new Furnace + A/C. Efficient and considerate crew performed installation. Highly recommend Border for your HVAC needs.

1679417069

We've been using Borders for years and have always been pleased with the service they provide. The latest was a furnace problem and they sent a great technician, Matt. It was a tricky problem, but Matt didn't give up and found the problem. Again Borders came to the rescue!

1679008920

They just installed a new furnace and hot water tank for us today. They were on time, very professional, and did an awesome job. The gentleman were very knowledgeable, polite, and courteous. Would definitely recommend them.

1677205760

Technician arrived quickly and solved the problem. Courteous and knowledgeable! Definitely will call them again and recommend to others.

1676505170

We had a small gas leak next to our water heater which obviously caused a little scare. I called Borders and within 2 hours of the initial call had made it out to the property and repaired the leak with no issues. From initial contact with the miss who answered the phone, Natalie, to the service representative who came out to fix the issue, Jason, they were incredibly professional, polite and most importantly genuine. I felt like I was talking to real people who actually cared to listen. Could not recommend them more!

1666543491

From my initial phone call with Natalie to the actual service call with Matt, the service was superb in every way. I highly recommend Border for your heating system needs.

1660672808

I love this company.I called for repair of my air conditioner and the guy who installed it said I needed a part that he did not have.I called Borders they came right now it was under warranty and there was no charge. I will only use Borders, and John Roman, is the Man! He is very professional, knowledgeable and nice.Oh and by the way they do cleaning of the fireplaces which I’m having that done later.

1659028389

I came home yesterday evening and my wife told me the A/C wasn't working properly. As always seems to be the case when things stop working, the timing was perfect (not). It was over 90 degrees outside and the next several days were supposed to be 100. AND our daughter and her husband were coming up the following day to visit for the next several days (of course).Our good friends had recommended Border to us and we'd always heard great things about them from other people. So we called and spoke to their after hours dispatcher who told us that their on-call technician, Matt, was on another call but would call us back when he was done.Around 9pm, Matt called. He was very nice and initially tried to help us over the phone to help save us the expense of having to pay for a service call. However, once he realized that we'd done everything possible to resolve the issue, he said he'd be right over.When he arrived, he was very polite and very thorough. He checked everything and explained what he was doing as he went. He finally found that the main A/C capacitor had gone bad and promptly replaced it. Our A/C now works perfectly!My wife and I were very impressed with the level of service provided by Border Sheet Metal. We were also very grateful to have such a nice, knowledgeable technician come to our house late at night and fix our A/C in time for our daughter's arrival. We will recommend them to all of our friends and family and have become customers for life.Ron and Diane WeberCoeur d'Alene

1658442617

Good price, dependable and outstanding service. They replaced our old AC unit-our new Lennox AC unit is quieter and is so efficient. Thank you Border sheet Metal😊

1657471202

We have been using Border for over 10 years to service our heat pump/furnace. After they did their yearly tuneup in early June, my heat pump decided to die! It was 100% nothing to do with them, just my heat pump reached the end of it’s lifespan (13 years) made worse by the way our zoning system which was installed initially by another company. Border limped it along for years and when the compressor broke 4th of July weekend and the first warm weather we had…..they came to the rescue. I think they felt bad for us and knew we made an effort to maintain our equipment over the years. I spent the holiday weekend trying to line up bids for an A/C instead of a heat pump, with the plan to continue to limp along my gas furnace. Border even came out a few times after hours and tried to limp it along, but no luck. Because I have ALWAYS been so impressed with their quick responses, I knew I would only use them for future maintenance, this meant I wanted to buy the equipment they sell. This means Lennox. The 5th of July we came up with a plan to get a Lennox A/C, new furnace, smart thermostat, and zone improvement. I decided I didn’t want to be replacing the furnace next year and our thermostat was already trying to die. Yes, there was a pretty chunk of savings gone overnight! However, in 3 days I had the entire thing replaced!!! Other companies were not going to be able to do that till the end of August!! No way, would summer be any fun, without A/C, but also in a supply shortage and labor shortage, it is to be expected. Again, this is why I am SO HAPPY with Border. I have a new amazing Lennox system and I’m kicking back enjoying the cool air! Thanks again!!

1655301880

The Best Sheet metal and Heating Company in the Northwest. Can't get better than Greg, Brian and the guys.

1648823374

Excellent installation of Lennox air added to existing heating system at best price I found, plus 10% Costco shop card.

1646187305

Border Sheet Metal's technician was the most skilled and knowledgable repairman possible. His understanding of a furnace was astonishing. I called three companies when our furnace stopped on a very cold day. One (the original installer) did not have our install in their new system and had to "check" and call back. Another sent a technician that misinterpreted the error codes and wanted to charge us over $1,000 and could not repair the system that day. Then Border Sheet Metal offered to send someone over for a 2nd opinion. The difference was astounding. The Border technician found the problem, fixed it and corrected two other problems and had the furnace running just fine. (no circuit board needed!). Polite, professional and the best customer service you could want. Highly recommend this company.

1644964653

1644015645

My house was cold. These guys came. My house is now warm. Five stars!

1642866264

Border Sheet Metal is a quality company doing quality work. They are my HVAC contractor for all my jobs. Management is very attentive to my needs and scheduling. The crews on the job site are professional and efficient. Their practices and standards put them at the top of the list for quality HVAC installations. Good solid company to be part of my team.

1642275932

We just had the Borders crew install a heat pump and furnace. We have tried to use them for all our heating and water heater work over the last 20 years. They have never failed us and always exceed our expectations. Lea Ann, Tyler, Tim and Dave all work so well together to estimate, schedule, install, explain and get our rebates all submitted. I can't imagine any better service from a company! Thank you

1628607724

1627784103

1625527766

1625021262

1624421395

1624300532

Border did a great job installing my Furnace and AC in 2017. Ken from Border has done the annual maintenance (new filters, check up} regularly. I must say that all my experience with Border Sheet Metal & Heating has been above and beyond my expectations. They hire the most professional, knowledgeable employees in the industry. I am happy to do business with you!

1623695233

1622262203

1620230319

From LeAnne to Dave all the way through installing and rebates for the equipment, everything went smoothly. I appreciate the professionalism and service very much, highly recommended company, thank you!