Why Keeping Your AC in Good Condition

Do you still have any doubts about how crucial routine AC maintenance is? Homeowners often ask us about the long-term benefits of regularly getting their AC repaired.

Performing routine AC maintenance will save you money and hassle.

As you can see, maintaining your AC regularly provides benefits.

• decrease monthly energy costs

• lower the possibility of an AC failure

• increased AC lifespan

We'll talk more specifically about each of those advantages of AC maintenance in this article. We'll also provide you with a crucial DIY tip to remember between maintenance visits.

Decrease Monthly Energy Costs

You can stay cozy and cool with the aid of your air conditioner. But dirt and debris will build up on important parts if you clean your air conditioner infrequently. Other problems can also go unnoticed, such as insufficient lubrication or small problems that worsen and cost more as they get bigger.

In other words, if your air conditioner isn't kept up with, it will progressively lose efficiency and have to work harder and longer to chill your home. Also, as it runs longer and harder during the day, it uses more energy, raising your daily energy expenses.

A professional will do many procedures to lower the amount of energy your AC uses during an AC maintenance appointment. To increase the effectiveness and smoothness of your air conditioner's functioning, you may oil important parts and replace a clogged air filter, for example.

Lower Possibility of an AC Failure

A professional will inspect all important AC system components during an AC maintenance visit for any small problems and fix them immediately or notify you if a repair is required. The objective is to identify minor flaws and correct them before they grow into larger problems that could potentially result in a total meltdown.

We had dealt with several regrettable situations when the homeowner had persistently neglected to fix their air conditioner. They contact our team for what they believe will be a straightforward remedy each time their air conditioner malfunctions. But, the AC frequently needs significant maintenance, or even worse, the entire system must be replaced.

Increased AC Lifespan

A normal AC system lasts 10 to 12 years. But, generally, a system that receives routine maintenance outlasts one that does not.

As was already noted, routine AC repair aims to treat minor problems before they worsen. This keeps the system's parts functioning well while minimizing wear and tear on the most frequently used portions.

Your AC system will work more efficiently into its latter years with proper maintenance, which also helps to delay system breakdown.

For instance, a 9-year-old AC system that has yet to be maintained typically doesn't perform as well as when it was first installed. Even well-kept systems experience efficiency loss; however, if the AC has been maintained, the efficiency the system loses annually is greatly decreased.

Replace Unclean Air Filters When Doing Maintenance

Before the start of the cooling season, we strongly advise arranging maintenance on your air conditioner. But, between these maintenance visits, we always advise people to check and replace their air filters regularly. It could be expensive to put off filter replacement until after maintenance visits.

The amount of unconditioned air a system may "breathe in" is dramatically reduced when an air filter is clogged and unclean. Also, the less cool air it can produce and the less warm, humid air it can breathe lead to longer run times and higher energy costs.

But, a clogged air filter that is not replaced right once does much more than increase your energy costs. A clogged filter could eventually put additional strain and wear and tear on important parts like the evaporator coil and the intake fan motor. The likelihood of an expensive AC repair or breakdown increases exponentially when larger, more crucial components are subjected to unwarranted stress.

We advise checking the air filter at least once every three months (especially during the summer months). Replace the filter when you notice a thin film of dirt and dust.