I didn't have to run it at all this summer but am wondering if I should run it a little bit to keep seals from drying out as with auto A/C units. Thanks.
2006-08-28 01:12:46 · 14 answers · asked by CallMeDigitalBob 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Auto AC compressors have a shaft seal that can leak. It has been common practice to run the AC from time to time to ensure the seal does not leak.
However most cars made in the last 10 years run the AC when you switch to defrost. If you run your defrost and it get very gold, you AC is running. So long as you use your defroster from time to time, it should be OK.
On your Home AC, they are a completely sealed system - no moving seals that might leak. So you do not need to worry about that. However its probably a good idea to run it a bit just to make sure everything works. If it never runs, something might move into the outside unit and start eating things like wires, insulation, etc.
2006-08-28 02:36:16 · answer #1 · answered by paintingj 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, run it even more than just once. A/C, just like other electric appliances, will break down if not used. Plus, it needs to be run so that it'll run properly when the time to use it comes. A car needs to be driven around or it'll break down and operate inefficiently, same with the A/C.
2006-08-28 08:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by Pep 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It won't hurt it not to run, I've seen units that have not been run for many years and they started right up. running it or not is not going to help anything on the unit
2006-08-28 10:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by T square 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some condenser fan and evaporator blower motors with sleeves instead of bearings (very common) need to be ran occasionally to lubricate the sleeve.
2006-08-29 02:33:58 · answer #4 · answered by 76tb97t6ht 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is important to run at least once a month even when not required to keep the appliance and the chemicals running smooth,
if you do not you will find it will cease up and cost you a fortune to repair,,
thanks
2006-08-28 08:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why have it if you're not using it? I would think that if you're not using it then I would leave it alone until I needed it then before I did use it just do a routine check on it and make sure filters and coils are clean, check freon in it.
2006-08-28 08:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by sammie-john 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
run your a/c in the summer and even through the winter (just for a few minutes). the same goes for your heaters in your car...run them for just a few minutes in the summer too.
2006-08-28 09:25:56 · answer #7 · answered by coachls 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only need to run it when you want to run it.
2006-08-28 18:26:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good advice from paintinj,run it from time to time even if its to get rid of the dust that accumulates on the evaporator/condenser
2006-08-28 09:55:00 · answer #9 · answered by bryte 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
probably wouldnt hurt,,, we run ours all but 3 weeks out of the yr in texas
2006-08-28 08:16:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋