Spring cleaning is just as important for the mechanical aspects of your home as it is for the appearance of your home. Sparkling windows, pristine landscaping and freshened draperies are all signs that winter is over and the long days of summer are ahead. While readying your home for another season, it is a good idea to make sure your air conditioning unit is in good shape and not in need of an AC repair technician. Like other parts of your home, your unit needs some routine “spring cleaning” to be ready to handle a long, hot summer.To get your air conditioner ready for summer, you will want to clean up the area on and around the condenser unit. The condenser is the part that is outside of your home. You may have covered it for the winter, but it will still need some attention. Debris and leaves should be cleared away, and the coils should be cleaned from the outside. A soft coil brush or vacuum brush will do the job nicely. Once you have cleaned outside the unit, you will need to vacuum the coils from inside to remove the rest of the debris and dust that may have collected. If your condenser has a drain, make sure the drain is clear. Next, you will need to use a soft cloth to clean the fan blades.After cleaning the condenser, you should replace or clean the filter. The filter helps to clean the air as it circulates, thus providing cleaner air to your home. A clogged filter can overwork the system and lead to poor circulation and lack of efficiency. Also, clogged filters allow more dust to circulate through your home. If you use a permanent filter, it can be cleaned with a mild detergent and allowed to dry. Replaceable filters can be purchased at almost any hardware, home improvement or mass merchandising store.AC repair can be difficult if you do not understand how the unit works. If your air conditioning is not working properly and you have performed these routine maintenance steps, you might want to consider calling an AC repair technician. While you may be able to diagnose the issue via Google, fixing the problem is generally much more difficult than typing in a problem and being guided through the solution.No one enjoys it when mechanical problems arise in the home. Most people would agree, however, that the benefits of having a comfortable home are worth the frustration that comes with the AC repair. While not particularly a necessity (in most cases, anyway) air conditioning is a nice benefit at the end of a hard day at work or a fun day at the beach. Keeping your home a comfortable temperature is one of life’s little luxuries.Anytime your air conditioner starts to make unusual noises or seems to be less efficient than before, you should attempt to diagnose and repair it yourself. However, there is much value in realizing when you are in over your head and when a qualified AC repair technician is needed. Don’t make the mistake of tinkering too much and causing more damage to your unit.