If you think your home’s air conditioning system is too tough to handle, think again — here are 10 simple steps to keeping your A/C running smoothly:

1. Shut off the power
2. Remove debris
3. Clean the fins
4. Striaghten the fins
5. Clean area around the unit
6. Level the unit
7. Clean the evaporator coil
8. Clean a plugged evaporator drain
9. Change the blower filter
10. Turn the power back on

To better understand this method, check out DIY Network’s

10 Easy Steps to Keep Your Air-Conditioning Unit Running Smoothly.