The owner’s manual for your air conditioner has a maintenance section to help it perform at its best. It usually says something like, “...in addition to the maintenance you perform yourself, your system should be inspected regularly by a properly trained technician.”
The summertime is when your air conditioner works the hardest. As the season comes to a close, that maintenance can give your air conditioner a much-needed boost. On top of that, below is a list of 4 ways getting an AC tune-up this summer can save you thousands of dollars.
Regular maintenance is key to making your air conditioner last longer. Taking care of it each year really helps its efficiency, while skipping the tune-up can wear it out faster.
Dirt can create many problems for your AC, making it work harder and leading to early part failures. Components like filters, coils, and motors all suffer from this stress, and repairs can be costly. A tune-up can reduce this strain on both you and your air conditioner.
2: Prevent Water DamageWhen your air conditioner cools your home, it pulls moisture and humidity into pipes, which drain away from your home. There are usually two pipes: a lower one and a higher one. If the lower pipe gets clogged, the higher one can help, but if that clogs, too, water can leak into your home and lead to serious water damage. We include a pipe flush in our AC Tune-Ups to prevent clogs and leaks by clearing away blockages and grime.
3: Fix Minor Issues Before They GrowIf you catch small issues early, you can fix them before you need to replace your air conditioner. It’s like changing your car’s oil every 3,000 to 5,000 miles to prevent it from wearing out too soon. If you skip this, your engine could fail, and you might need a new car.
The same goes for your air conditioner. Dirt can build up, causing parts to work harder and wear out. If these problems aren’t addressed, your unit could stop working completely. An annual tune-up can help you spot issues before they become major problems.
4: Keep You Comfortable With Less EnergyStarting your air conditioner is like pushing a car; it uses a lot of energy to get going, even if it doesn’t use as much to keep running. The electric motor in your AC works the same way. If it takes longer to cool your home, you’ll pay more on your energy bill while staying uncomfortable longer.
