06/23/2026
This is the time of year when mulch goes down, hedges fill in, and decks get power washed. Your outdoor condenser unit needs about two feet of clear space on all sides to breathe properly. We've been out on plenty of June service calls where the only real issue was a beautiful row of hostas that grew right up against the coil, or mulch piled against the base that was holding moisture where it shouldn't be. Before you finish your summer landscaping, take a look at what's around your unit. Free airflow is one of the cheapest ways to keep efficiency where it should be.