It’s easy to become complacent about your air conditioner — that big, boxy home system that we think should give us two decades of reliable service. But “should” is the operative word here, because Ol’ Faithful depends on you to provide regular maintenance checks to help it go the distance. So if a tune-up isn’t on your spring to-do list, it should be.
A tune-up will help your A/C system run at nearly 100 percent efficiency, which will save you money on your energy bills. It also will ensure that when you hit the “cool” button on a scorching hot Massachusetts day, your air conditioner will function as it should.
Assuming that your air conditioner “should” be fine this season is a mistake, according to the U.S.Department of Energy. Failing to have regular preventive maintenance on your system will definitely affect its performance over time, causing it to consume more energy than necessary.
A certified air-conditioning expert at Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning will take the time to conduct a thorough tune-up of your air conditioner, which will include:
- Checking the air filter and replacing it, if necessary
- Cleaning the evaporator, condenser coils and drains
- Cleaning and adjusting the blower components
- Returning the coil fins on the evaporator and condenser coils to their original condition if they’re bent
- Checking the coolant and filling it up, if necessary
- Inspecting the unit for leaks, since a low coolant level often is a sign that your unit is leaking, not just running through coolant.
Before we arrive, do a little spring cleanup work around your air conditioner to ensure that it is free of branches, plants, shrubs and leaves. Approximately a 2-foot perimeter around the system should be free of vegetation, and other items like bikes, to function at peak efficiency.
To schedule your spring air conditioner tune-up, call Rodenhiser Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning today. When we meet with you, we'll give you other air-conditioner tips because like you, we don't want to merely bet that your A/C system "should" last; we want to ensure that it will.
Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems). For more information about air conditioners and other HVAC topics, download our free Home Comfort Solutions Guide.
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