Every year, the first 95°F week in Jonesboro triggers a wave of emergency calls — and most of those failures were predictable. Here’s the prep routine that keeps your home off that list.
Your Pre-Summer Checklist
- Change the filter. Start the season fresh — see our filter-schedule guide for Craighead County specifics.
- Clear the condenser. Two feet of clearance all around; no shrubs, no stored stuff leaning on it.
- Rinse the coil gently. A garden hose from the inside out removes winter grime. No pressure washer — ever.
- Test it on a mild day. Run it for 20 minutes in April. Weird noises, weak airflow, or warm air? Fix it now, when it’s not an emergency.
- Flush the drain line. A cup of vinegar down the drain access port helps; a professional flush is better.
- Check the thermostat schedule. Don’t set it to 68°F when it’s 100°F out — 72–75°F is realistic and much cheaper.
- Book a tune-up. A professional check catches the weak capacitor before the hottest Saturday of the year does.
Tornado season reminder: spring storms bring power surges. A surge protector on your outdoor unit is cheap insurance against a fried control board.
Half an hour in April beats a week waiting for parts in August. If you’d rather hand the whole list to a pro, that’s exactly what our tune-up covers.