“Make sure your air conditioner is serviced on a regular basis.” You’ve probably heard that before, but what exactly does it mean? Is it really important to get central air conditioner tune-ups, or can you get by without them?
Let’s take a look at the issue:
Why Should You Have Your Air Conditioner Serviced?
Extend the life of your air conditioner.
Your air conditioner will last longer if you service it. Your HVAC technician will clean, tune, and lubricate air conditioner parts during normal maintenance. They’ll also search for any potential concerns and address them before they become significant problems. All of this TLC helps to extend the life of your air conditioner, allowing you to avoid the hassle and expense of replacing it for a few more years.
Repairs and emergencies should be kept to a minimum.
Not only can catching problems early prolong your system’s life, but it also means fewer maintenance and emergencies throughout the cooling season. You’ll avoid unpleasant downtime caused by your family having to suffer through the summer heat without an air conditioner. You’ll also save money on air conditioning repairs, especially those that require an emergency service call.
Enhance the efficiency of the system.
When your system is correctly tuned, it will perform at its best. This ensures consistent home comfort for you and your family, as well as decreased energy expenditures (and less environmental impact!).
Improve the quality of the air.
Air is circulated throughout your home by your central air conditioner. The health of your family is very much improved by the fact that the air in your home is clean and safe to breathe, even for very healthy folks with no respiratory problems. For those with such problems, or allergies, it’s a must. Cleaning the air conditioner and ductwork to free it of dust, pollen, mold, mildew, and other impurities can enhance your indoor air quality.
What Will Happen If I Don’t Have My Air Conditioner Serviced?
For starters, your warranty will most likely be void. Most major air conditioning brands’ warranties require regular expert maintenance to be valid.
Due to the buildup of dirt and dust, as well as a lack of lubrication, the AC’s sensitive components will suffer — and may finally fail– As a result, you may need to replace critical components or possibly the entire central air system, which would be significantly more expensive than an air conditioning maintenance visit.
How Often Should I Have My Air Conditioner Serviced?
Though there is some leeway, you should normally have your air conditioner serviced twice a year: once in the fall and once in the spring. This is to guarantee that it is clean, that its parts are in good working order, and that it is performing at its best.
HVAC experts focus on your heater or furnace in the fall, so it’s as ready as it can be for the cold. HVAC experts plan tune-ups for air conditioners in the spring after the weather has warmed up, so they are ready for the humidity and heat.
This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t do anything to keep your air conditioner in good working order. You should, in fact, do so. When it comes to expert AC maintenance, however, twice a year is sufficient.
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