On a regular basis, you have your car checked. You go to the doctor and dentist for checks. If they see a potential issue, the dentist or doctor can usually remedy the situation. Your air conditioner needs the same type of routine check. An expert HVAC technician is needed to service your air conditioner.
When Should You Have Your Air Conditioner Serviced?
In the summer when you turn on your air conditioner that might cause you to think of getting it serviced. Since it is hot, you might think this will ensure that you have nice cool air flowing through your house for the summer.
Though it might seem like summer would be the best air conditioning service season, it is not. HVAC companies tend to be very busy in the summer servicing units that are not working. You also want to run your air conditioner when it is finely tuned, not after it has sat unused for the whole winter.
The optimal season to have your air conditioner serviced is the spring. Working with a qualified HVAC technician, they will have your air conditioner in its peak shape to tackle the summer heat.
If you start the summer season with an air conditioner that is not fully ready, you can cause it to have performance issues. In doing this, a small issue that was not detected because the unit was not serviced can grow into a substantial and costly problem.
Additionally, operating your air conditioner when it is not at its most efficient will consume more energy. Your costs to cool your home can increase up to thirty percent.
Late spring and summer growing seasons can cause an increase of pollen, allergens, and dust. Having your air conditioner thoroughly serviced, with new filters, ductwork cleaned, registers and returns cleared of particles will let everyone in your home breathe easier.
How Often Should You Service your Air Conditioner?
At a minimum, your air conditioner should be serviced every spring. However, more often it is recommended that you should call for air conditioning repair and maintenance twice a year. These service calls can be completed in conjunction with your heating system. Adding this to your calendar is a great way to ensure that your house’s entire HVAC system is working efficiently. In the long run, service twice a year will save you money.
Usually, your HVAC technician will perform a more thorough maintenance on your air conditioner in the spring and heat in the fall. By scheduling the fall check on your air conditioner, your technician can note any issues with the air conditioner that occurred while it operated in the summer. This provides time to obtain any parts that will be needed for the spring maintenance service.
Many HVAC companies offer a variety of maintenance contracts. Some contracts will include the cost of the twice a year service calls. Others will provide a discounted rate for parts as part of the annual cleaning. Still other HVAC companies offer priority service as part of the contract. As with any contract, read it thoroughly to make sure it meets your air conditioning service needs.