If your air conditioning unit seems to be working fine, you probably don’t think there’s a need to service it. Unfortunately, not keeping up with proper maintenance will lead to having a poorly functioning AC unit that will need frequent repairs or a complete replacement. Since you would have forked out a significant investment for your AC unit, it makes sense to maintain it properly so it will have a longer lifespan, helping you get the most out of your investment.
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How Often Should You Service Your Air Conditioning Unit?
The fact is, you cannot just buy an AC unit and simply click it on when the summer comes. If you do that, it’s likely that you’ll have some problems if you never have it tuned-up or cleaned. It’s also important to understand that not keeping up with your AC maintenance will likely mean that you’ll need a replacement sooner than you normally would.
So, how often should you have your unit serviced?
Service Schedule
At a minimum, you should service your air conditioning unit once per year. The ideal time for this would be just when the weather begins to get warmer. If there are any problems at that point, your AC can be repaired prior to you actually needing your unit in the summer.
Bear in mind that once a year is the minimum, but twice a year would be ideal if possible. It’s best if you can get your unit serviced before the season and after the season to ensure that all potential problems are addressed.
Why Does Your AC Need to Be Serviced?
Getting your AC cleaned and tuned will reduce the need for frequent repairs. This means that your unit will last longer and be in better working order. Not to mention that you’ll pay less in energy costs since the unit isn’t working as hard to push out cooler air.
What Gets Serviced?
First, our service technician will clean or replace the air filter. Then, they’ll calibrate the thermostat. This is to ensure it’s operating properly and improve your unit’s energy efficiency. From here, they’ll look at the electrical connections and test everything with the amperage and voltage.
You can also trust your technician to check for any damage like visible wear or corrosion. They’ll fix anything that looks broken, and even if there are no obvious problems, they’ll lubricate any moving parts.
Conclusion
You should get your AC unit serviced at least once per year, even if it’s a completely new unit. In fact, you should do so especially if it’s a new unit, because the best way to preserve the life of your AC unit is to get it serviced right from the start. You’ll be able to keep your unit for longer and save yourself some money on energy bills at the same time. Call our reliable and experienced technicians today to service your AC unit and ensure it’s in optimal condition.
Pat Ambrose has over 40 years of experience in the HVAC industry, serving Central Florida. He tested for and received his class B air conditioning license almost 35 years ago and then improved that to a class A license in the late 90s. Pat and his wife started their own HVAC business in the early 90s, serving Central Florida. Pat still serves as the president of Ambrose Air, Inc., where he works as the chief operating officer. Over his years in business, Pat has served as the president of both the local association (ACCA/CF) and the state association of contractors (FRACCA). His expertise has helped his customers on many occasions, solving air conditioning problems that others had missed.