We depend on our air conditioners to keep us cool and comfortable during oppressively hot summer days around Wendell, Zebulon, and Knightdale, North Carolina. It’s easy to take for granted that our AC units also depend on us to keep them maintained and running efficiently. The fact is, if you take care of your air conditioner, it will certainly take care of you. This article dives into the top five reasons to get your unit professionally serviced regularly.
The five best reasons to keep up with air conditioner service and maintenance
All Hours Staff • August 2, 2022
AC service calls allow pros to catch problems before they become costly
Air conditioners are complex machines. Each part of the unit works together perfectly with the other parts to produce the sweet, conditioned air we’re used to. However, if something goes wrong with a small component, it can disastrously affect the larger and more expensive components of your AC system. Get your unit checked regularly and help yourself avoid the time and headache of a major repair.
AC maintenance can prevent problems from developing to begin with
Air conditioning service calls can also help maintain ideal operating conditions for your unit. A good tech can make sure your unit is clean, draining properly, connected the right way electrically, and functioning optimally. It’s a huge step toward preventing small issues that can quickly turn into large issues. (By the way, some units require regular professional maintenance to maintain the warranty, which is another great reason to keep up with things).
AC maintenance can extend the life of your unit
Bear with us as we do some quick math. Pretend you live until you’re 80. We’ll say that’s about 50 years of having to deal with HVAC repairs. We obviously can’t make any promises, but odds are pretty good that you can average around 15 years out of a properly maintained air conditioner. How much are you willing to bet that your dirty, grimy, off-level, disaster of a unit can make it that long? Maybe it can. But maybe you only average 10 years per unit. That’s the difference between 3.5 AC replacements in your life and 5 AC replacements. And that doesn’t factor in any additional serious repairs caused by poor maintenance. In sum, maintenance can save thousands of dollars in repairs in the long run.
AC maintenance can save you money on your electric bill
Regular maintenance also can save you money short-term on your electric bill. If your system isn’t moving air properly, exchanging hot air for cool air, or connecting well electrically, you will feel it when your utility bill comes every month. Save yourself the money (especially while the price of fossil fuels is so high) and just call a pro to make sure everything is clean and efficient.
AC maintenance can improve your air quality
Finally, if all the other reasons weren’t enough, all the air you breathe is coming in contact with many of the components in your air conditioning system. Maintaining those parts can improve the cleanliness of your home and might even help with health and lung problems.
Keeping up with AC maintenance just makes sense for you and your bank account. If you want a pro you can trust to keep things up to snuff and to never sell you on any service you don’t need give us a call or contact us anytime!
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