Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - Spring has already arrived and it's a good time to start thinking ahead about preparing your Puerto Vallarta condo or home for warmer temperatures with our air conditioner maintenance tips.

Air conditioners are built to be study and durable, but as with any piece of machinery, like a car for example, they need regular tune-ups to run efficiently and without problems. In fact, without regularly scheduled ac maintenance, you can expect that your units will lose up 5% of their efficiency each year. This means higher electric bills, so calling a qualified Puerto Vallarta air conditioner technician twice a year is a smart choice for homeowners.

Here are some things you should make sure are on your technician's check list:

• Clean condensing coils
• Oil the motor fans
• Check all belts
• Check system operating pressures and temperatures against Owner's Manual specs
• Thoroughly clean unit

Not only will a properly serviced air conditioner help keep your electrical costs down, it will also do a better job of dehumidifying your Puerto Vallarta home, helping to keep mold at bay. Check online for local air conditioner repair companies or ask your building or property manager for recommendations.

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Since 1997, Wayne Franklin and his team at Tropicasa Realty have been a trusted name in Puerto Vallarta real estate. Tropicasa Realty is the region's representative for "The Leading Agents of the World" and with over 100 years of combined experience in real estate, all agents of the company are affiliated with AMPI. Wayne Franklin or any member of his knowledgeable team can be contacted in-person at their Romantic Zone Office - Pulpito 145-A at Olas Altas. While in PV they can be reached at (322) 222-6505 or by calling 866-978-5539 (Toll-Free) from the U.S.

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