As a homeowner, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by recommendations regarding the maintenance of different components of your home. In fact, the influx of information could have you question whether maintenance is necessary or just an extra step you could take to protect your appliance. Below, we’ll talk about what AC maintenance entails and why it’s imperative for your air conditioner.
Understanding What AC Maintenance Is
Air conditioner maintenance can be broken down into two different categories, which include homeowner maintenance and professional maintenance. Homeowner maintenance includes tasks that help keep your system running efficiently. These include things like regularly changing the air filter and cleaning up around the outdoor condenser unit.
Professional maintenance is a more in-depth form of maintenance that ensures your system is functioning optimally and prepares for the upcoming summer season. Our professional maintenance includes many different things, like lubricating moving parts, checking your thermostat, testing electrical connections, cleaning coils, and even recharging your refrigerant. Professional maintenance needs to be done annually to keep your air conditioner in good working condition.
Maintain Warranty Coverage
One of the most important reasons to get professional maintenance every year is to maintain the warranty coverage on your air conditioner. It’s very common for manufacturers to require system owners to obtain maintenance from a certified professional at least once a year. If you fail to do so, they may deny any future warranty claims you submit, which could leave you unexpectedly paying out of pocket for repairs.
Ensure Energy-Efficient Operation
There’s no doubt that summertime cooling bills can get quite expensive. Fortunately, investing in routine maintenance service is one of the best ways to ensure your system is operating at its peak functionality. When your system is as energy efficient as possible, you can rest assured that you’re not overpaying for your energy bills throughout the summer months.
Detect Problems Early
Another great benefit of professional maintenance is that we can catch problems early. This can include things like a component that’s malfunctioning or a part that’s very worn out. By repairing these problems or replacing a worn-out component, you can greatly reduce your chance of experiencing a breakdown during the hot summer months.
Understanding Remaining Lifespan
Most central air conditioners will last for about 15 to 20 years, while heat pumps and ductless mini-splits will last for about 10 to 15 years. If your unit is increasing in age, AC unit or heat pump maintenance is a great way to discover how much longer it’s likely to last. For example, our technician may recommend replacing your unit within the next year.
This will give you adequate time to find favorable financing terms, do adequate research on a new system, and give you peace of mind about the process. You won’t be rushed into a purchasing decision because your AC fails in the middle of a heat wave.
Extend System Lifespan
When an AC system receives routine care and maintenance, it will likely last longer than a system that doesn’t. It makes sense to invest a little money each year to obtain professional maintenance to extend the longevity of your air conditioning system.
Better Indoor Air Quality
When one of our experienced team members services your air conditioner, they’ll clean all its internal components. This will remove unwanted airborne particles like mold, pollen, dust, and other allergens. By removing these contaminants from your system, we can help to support healthy indoor air quality. There will be fewer airborne contaminants circulating throughout your ductwork. This can be especially great news for those homeowners who regularly deal with asthma and seasonal allergies during the summer.
Peace of Mind
One reason to get routine maintenance that we can’t overlook is the peace of mind that it can bring you. Just knowing that one of our professionals thoroughly assessed your unit and gave it the okay for another year can put your mind at ease about any worries related to your system. You won’t have to worry about it potentially breaking down on you or completely failing and requiring a replacement.
Professional AC Maintenance Service
National Heating & Air Conditioning offers professional AC maintenance service for the Blue Ash, Ohio community. Our knowledgeable technicians can also help with all your AC replacement, installation, and repair needs. Phone National Heating & Air Conditioning today to book your next service consultation.
