Three Reasons You Need AC Maintenance this Season

When you own an air conditioner, you know that as soon as those hot days of summer hit, you’re going to want to turn it on and enjoy cool, reliable comfort. But did you know that if you’re not properly maintaining your home’s AC unit, it could be costing you in more ways than one? The U.S. Dept. of Energy sites three reasons why you need air conditioning maintenance for your system on an annual basis.

Annual maintenance can help improve your comfort. It seems like a given – when your air conditioning system is in good working order, it’s naturally going to help you stay cooler. By getting annual maintenance you can rest assured that your AC system will always perform its best for the comfort of you and your family. And, if you have infants, elderly or those with illness in your home, making sure your air conditioning is performing optimally is paramount.

Annual maintenance helps maintain efficiency. Did you know that routinely replacing or cleaning the air filters in your air conditioning system can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by 5-15 percent? A clogged filter prevents air from flowing freely through the unit, and that decreases efficiency. What’s more, the less efficient your AC system is, the higher your energy bills will be. When you receive annual maintenance, your filter will be changed or cleaned, and other energy-suckers like thermostat issues or blocked ductwork will be addressed as well.

Annual maintenance prolongs the life of your system. Like your vehicle, your air conditioning system needs routine maintenance to keep it running its best. AC systems that don’t receive service on a regular basis are more likely to experience breakdowns. That’s because annual maintenance usually catches any small air conditioning repair concerns before they become larger, more expensive ones – including having to have the entire system replaced before its time.

When you choose annual maintenance from Warren Heating & Cooling, you can prevent costly repairs and enjoy worry-free comfort no matter how hot it gets. Count on our comprehensive air conditioning tune-up and service:

• Test living area and furnace area for carbon monoxide.
• Clean and inspect outdoor (condensing) coil.
• Check condenser for proper operating volt/amp draw.
• Check operating pressures and temperatures.
• Check/inspect start capacitor and contactor.
• Tighten all electrical connections.
• Test/inspect system safety devices.
• Lubricate moving parts as needed.
• Remove airflow obstructions if possible.
• Inspect air filter(s).
• Inspect blower assembly (cleaning optional).
• Check blower fan speed.
• Inspect indoor (evaporator) coil (cleaning optional).
• Clear and check condensate drain.
• Check thermostat operation & calibrate as necessary.
• Check evaporator coil temperature drops.