HVAC Maintenance Means A Cooler, More Peaceful Summer, at Least Indoors.

This is the season in which people try to avoid using their air conditioning due to the comfortable outdoor temperatures. People often use this time to open windows to bring the spring air indoors and perhaps lower the electric bill by keeping air conditioners off, which makes this a good time for air conditioner cleaning. Summer is coming, and homeowners should ensure their HVAC system is ready.

AC Maintenance Means Better Energy Efficiency

Speaking of ways to save on the electric bill, air conditioning maintenance is a professional service that can end up paying for itself. As any machine or appliance runs, it grows dirty, wears down its moving parts, and becomes a victim of entropy's natural laws. Maintenance can help fight this process through cleaning and parts replacement. This will keep a home's HVAC system working efficiently. This means energy costs for the household are reduced. Some tasks that may most affect energy efficiency are listed below.

• Air Filter Replacement: Air filters catch all the allergens and pollutants to keep them from entering the HVAC unit and the home's vents. This means they will eventually inhibit airflow, lowering efficiency. Changing the air filters should be done every 3 months or so.
• Coil Cleaning: The coils are what cool the air. Dirty coils cannot cool the air as quickly, so the system must work harder. Ensuring the coils are clean reduces the strain on the system.
• Thermostat Checks: An HVAC technician should ensure that the readings the thermostat receives are accurate because the system could be wasting energy if they are off.
• Duct Cleaning: If the ducts are dirty or blocked, this can reduce energy efficiency. Clean ducts move air better. 

An AC Tune Up Is Cheaper Than an Emergency Repair

Though there is typically a fee for an HVAC maintenance checkup, it is still minimal compared to the cost of an emergency solution. Maintenance can prevent these emergency repairs through prevention. HVAC technicians can catch problems before they arise, replacing parts and tightening connections before they become destroyed. Other tasks involved in keeping up with AC maintenance include:

• Checking the fan or blower
• Straightening fins on the exterior of the unit.
• Inspecting electrical connections
• Checking coils for leaks

An Air Conditioner Tune Up Means The Unit Will Last Longer

No one wants to have to spend a large amount of money unexpectedly. Air conditioning units are not cheap, so the longer one can last, the better off the household is. Maintenance can help the unit last longer while working to peak efficiency. This is a win-win situation for both technician and the homeowner.

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