# 5 Helpful Tips for Your Window Air Conditioning Unit > Try these tips to keep your window air conditioning unit performing in top condition. A window [air conditioning](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/helpful-air-conditioning-tips-for-spring-in-massachusetts.html) unit is a good choice for keeping part of your home comfortable during the hot Massachusetts summer. However, like other kinds of mechanical equipment, it needs routine maintenance and care to perform efficiently. What window air conditioning unit tips can you use to keep your system running smoothly? \[caption id="attachment\_2790" align="alignright" width="300"\][![window air conditioning unit](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/window-air-conditioning-unit-e1432732507604-300x200.jpg)](http://www.istockphoto.com/photo/adjuster-sets-a-new-external-unit-air-conditioner-16412022?st=da6facf) Source: iStock.com/stask\[/caption\] ### Tips to Keep Things Smooth and Cool Try these tips to keep your window air conditioning unit performing in top condition: - Isolate the area being cooled by the window unit. Window units are not made to cool an entire home. It is usually meant to cool only one or two rooms. For efficient operations, it is good practice to isolate those spaces from the rest of the house. Closing doors and sealing window leaks will usually do the trick. - Make sure your window unit is properly sized. Don't make the mistake of trying to use an undersized unit to cool too large a space. The unit will never shut off, driving your energy consumption through the roof. Plus, the space will never reach a comfortable temperature. The right-sized unit will do the job efficiently. - Do not run heat-generating equipment when the A/C is running. If you run a stove, dryer, or other heat-generating appliance, the A/C is going to have to fight that heat to keep the space cool. Avoid using them when the A/C is on. Otherwise, you may find your electric bill going sky high. - Use [window treatments](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/window-treatments-and-energy-efficiency.html) to keep windows shaded. If any of the windows in the space you are trying to cool gets direct sunlight, you need to block it to prevent heat gain. Blinds, curtains, or shutters will do the trick. - Have [routine maintenance](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/air-conditioner-maintenance-spring-to-do-list.html) performed once a year. This is true for any kind of air conditioning equipment. It will keep the system running efficiently, reduce repair needs, and extend the life of the equipment. If you follow these window air conditioning unit tips, your space will stay cool without driving your electric bills too high. 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