Having an AC maintenance service technician come out at the beginning of the season can save you from that uncomfortable situation. There is nothing worse than an air conditioning breakdown because you know it’s coming on the hottest day of the year. Or when you contain a house full of guests from out of town. That’s just the way it works out.
What’s done during AC maintenance?
Every HVAC company has a different process for maintenance. Not all AC tune-ups are created equal: if you’re evaluating different companies, ask them what exactly they’ll do during your checkup. While it’s useful to have a technician look at your system—and certainly better than nothing—it doesn’t really do much for your system, your comfort, or your energy-efficiency.
You can do better. Look for companies that offer more comprehensive tune-ups. A professional tune-up should include tasks like checking refrigerant levels, evaluating performance, looking at mechanical components—capacitors, motors, etc.—and lubricating moving parts. More than that, the technician should be looking at the system more holistically.
Benefits of AC Maintenance
Purify Air Quality
An air conditioning system does more than just pump cold air into your home. Many systems contribute to purifying your air quality.
As the air is moved through the system and into the home, it passes through a filtration system. Depending on the exact filters and system in place the contaminants commonly found in air, like pollen or dust, will cleaned out. When the system doesn’t receive regular cleanings or maintenance, those filters begin to fill up. The more they filter out, the more of that junk stays inside the system. Eventually, so much build-up can accumulate and malfunction the system.
In fact, a dirty air filter can actually do the opposite of its intended purpose by putting contaminants in the air.
Offers Greater Energy Efficiency
Part of the maintenance process includes inspecting and cleaning blades, cooling coils, and other essential parts of the unit. Cleaner coils able to provide cooler temperatures with greater energy savings than coils that do not receive maintenance on at least an annual basis. Lower your bills and stay cooler as temperatures rise.
Longer Operational Life
As with any major equipment, a regular service will extend your systems operational life. There’s a limit to how long any model going to last, but the right amount of care and attention ensures that you’ll make the most of your air conditioning system. Remember that one faulty or malfunctioning part can lead to stress on other components. The sooner you fix it, the better the system will operate overall.
