If you live in a place where air conditioning is necessary throughout the year, keeping your system working efficiently is essential. AC repair and maintenance is often something that can be dealt with once or twice a year, but the timing of service is often dictated by how you use the AC in your home. 

Service Inspections

One of the most critical parts of keeping the air conditioning working is regular inspections intended to find issues before they cause breakdowns. Most AC repair services offer maintenance packages you can use to have a technician open up the AC unit and check all the critical parts at least once during the year.

For most people, the inspection is best done in the spring before the AC is needed, or in the fall when the weather is cooling. If the climate in your area necessitates running the air conditioning all year, you will need to determine the best time to shut the unit down and have the inspection completed. 

The service tech will check the belts and hoses inside the AC unit, the blower motor, and all the electrical wires, and if they can test the controller and other electronics, they will. If anything is not working or shows an indication of malfunction, the AC repair service can fix it for you so the unit runs correctly for the rest of the season.

Emergency Repairs

If something goes wrong with your AC unit during the year, getting an AC repair service to check the system and make repairs is often the best solution. In some cases, a filter or simple service item may be all that is necessary, but if there is a problem with the air conditioning, it is better to get someone to deal with it than try to figure it out and potentially cause damage to the system.

Often breakdowns are related to thermostat issues, dirty filters, or low refrigerant in the system. These issues are relatively easy to deal with, but if there is a bigger problem, it needs to be diagnosed and repaired. Emergency service calls often cost more than preventative maintenance, so taking care of the little things throughout the year can help reduce costs by limiting the number of AC repair calls. 

Outdoor Upkeep

Most AC repair services will not work on a unit surrounded by bushes and long grass. Trimming around the AC unit outside the house can make it easier to get to and eliminate areas for snakes, small animals, and insects to hide.

Keeping things neat and trim around the AC unit will also allow for better airflow to the system, improving efficiency and reducing heat buildup that can lead to wear and tear. Reach out to an AC repair service to learn more.