February 15, 2018

How to maintain your HVAC system video

How to maintain your HVAC system.
How to maintain your HVAC system.

Keeping cool on a hot sunny day or staying comfortably warm on a crisp winter night requires your HVAC system to be in good working order all year. These videos show you how much clearance is necessary around the condenser, how often the filter should be replaced, the best temperature for cost savings, how to clean the condensate line and more.

How to extend the life of a heating and cooling system

These tips will keep your HVAC system in top shape.

  • Clear out debris. Cut or remove plants that are within 1 foot of the condenser.

  • Replace the filter every few months. Any buildup reduces the amount of air the system draws in.

  • Check that your furnace flame is a crisp blue. If it's wavy, orange or yellow, call a technician.

How to extend the life of a heating and cooling system, Part 2

Here are 3 more tips to keep your HVAC system running efficiently.

  • Know the best temp for cost savings—78 degrees in the summer 68 degrees in the winter.

  • Clean the condensate drain line. Pour a solution of 1 cup bleach and 3 cups water down the drain tube every three months.

  • Schedule a professional check-up. Schedule in the spring and fall to look for motor or electrical failures. Call the experts at Sears to check, fix or replace your HVAC. Schedule your HVAC preventative maintenance check today. 

Symptoms for window air conditioners

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Repair guides for window air conditioners

These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your window air conditioner.

How to replace a window air conditioner ambient thermistor

How to replace a window air conditioner ambient thermistor

If your window air conditioner isn’t cooling properly, it might need a new ambient thermistor. You can replace it yourse…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 45 minutes or less
How to replace a window air conditioner user interface control board

How to replace a window air conditioner user interface control board

Control buttons or lights on the user interface control board can stop working. This repair guide shows how to replace i…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 30 minutes or less
How to replace a window air conditioner condenser fan

How to replace a window air conditioner condenser fan

If the condenser fan blade is broken or the condenser fan motor won’t run, you can replace the broken parts yourself by…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 90 minutes or less

Articles and videos for window air conditioners

Use the advice and tips in these articles and videos to get the most out of your window air conditioner.

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