When Should I Schedule My AC Maintenance?
When it comes to ensuring your air conditioning is functioning properly all year long, AC maintenance is an essential step in doing so. By servicing your AC unit on a regular basis, you can rest easy knowing it’s been properly inspected and cleaned for optimal performance.
What is air conditioning maintenance?
Now, you might be wondering what exactly an air conditioning maintenance includes, so we wanted to give you an overview of everything that’s inspected during our routine maintenance visits. The inspection points we check include:
- Inspecting filters
- Checking Temperature difference
- Checking safety switches
- Measuring amps on evaporator motor
- Measuring amps on the condenser fan motor
- Cleaning condensate pan and lines
- Checking refrigerant pressures
- Thermostat calibration
- Tightening all electrical connections
- Lubricating motors, if applicable
- Performing heat test
- Checking evaporator coil
- Checking accessible ductwork
- Checking condenser coil, clean (if necessary)
- Installing algae tablets / Nu-Line drain cleaner
Why do I need to maintenance my AC?
The reason for needing these points checked regularly is to ensure the machine is functioning at its best. A maintenance not only ensures it’s functioning at its best but also ensures the unit is clean and free of any potential problems that could cause a repair to be needed in the future. Additionally, by having a qualified AC technician inspect the unit regularly, you can be prepared for upcoming equipment needs as the unit ages due to regular wear and tear. Therefore, giving you the ability to plan ahead for new parts or even a new unit when the time comes.
When should I schedule my AC maintenance?
When it comes to scheduling your AC maintenance, this will depend on how often the unit is used and how much load you place on the unit throughout the day (i.e. is it only cooling the house before and after work or is it cooling all day due to working at home, etc.).
Generally speaking though, you will want the unit serviced at least twice a year. After the first maintenance, the AC technician can inform you if more than two are needed for the year or not. By having it checked out twice a year, you prepare yourself for the hot summers we experience in South Florida, as well as ensure everything is in order for those few cool days we get during winter.
Overall, if you’re looking to experience less down time and fewer repairs, having your AC serviced regularly truly is key to ensure optimum performance. Plus, it will help you save on your energy bill too!
