Preparing Your Appliances for Arizona Summer: Pre-Season Checklist

Arizona summers demand more from your appliances than any other season. Preparing them in late spring ensures they're ready for the months of extreme heat ahead.

Start with your refrigerator's condenser coils. Clean them thoroughly using a coil brush or vacuum attachment. This single maintenance task can significantly improve cooling efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

Check the door seals on all refrigerators and freezers. A dollar bill test works well: close the door on a bill, and if it pulls out easily, the seal needs attention. Even small gaps become significant problems in summer heat.

Inspect your ice maker water lines. The connections can loosen over time, and a small leak becomes a big problem when ice demand increases in summer.

For wine storage units, verify that cooling systems are functioning properly before summer arrives. Have the refrigerant levels checked if the unit seems to be struggling to maintain temperature.

Clean oven and range ventilation systems. Proper airflow becomes more critical when kitchens are already warm from ambient temperatures.

Test all appliance thermostats for accuracy. An oven that runs 20 degrees hot is inconvenient in winter but can be dangerous during summer when kitchens are already overheated.

Consider scheduling professional maintenance for complex units like Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances. Our technicians can identify potential problems before they cause failures during peak summer demand.

Ensure your kitchen is properly ventilated. Running exhaust fans while cooking helps remove heat and humidity, reducing the burden on your cooling appliances.