With warm weather heading your way, now’s the time to consider scheduling your AC tune-up. But if you aren’t sure what advantages there are to an AC unit tune-up, it’s worth knowing what you can expect. Learn the ins and outs of a professional service so you’re ready when the time comes.
What Is an AC Tune-Up?
AC tune-ups are like preventive care visits combined with a cleaning for your HVAC system. A professional goes to your home and provides your system with any maintenance and testing it needs to operate at peak efficiency. This will often include things like:
- Cleaning and lubricating all moving parts
- Calibrating the thermostat
- Testing functionality and performance
The technician will finish up and give you an overview of what they found. They’ll suggest any follow-up repairs or services as needed.
Do You Need an AC Tune-Up?
Most experts recommend scheduling annual AC maintenance. Even if it’s just a simple tune-up, ACs need professional servicing at least once a year to keep them in good health. There are scenarios where you might benefit from biannual maintenance or off-season maintenance.
For example, if you have an older system or have had issues with it in the past, scheduling an AC tune-up before the season starts and another as it finishes might be a smart idea.
You might schedule a midseason tune-up if you notice problems like higher-than-average energy bills or a sudden drop-off in performance. This is usually to determine whether your AC needs repairs, which the technician might be able to perform that day, depending on how bad the problem is.
Other Items on the AC Unit Tune-Up Checklist
What should every AC owner walk away from their tune-up having completed? Here’s a look at each step and why it’s vital for your system’s health.
Clean and Replace Air Filters
Cleaning air filters is often something AC owners can do themselves. Still, this is frequently overlooked, so it’s one of the first things an HVAC technician takes care of to optimize your system and keep you breathing healthy air.
Inspect and Clean Evaporator Coils
Clean evaporator coils are vital for keeping your system energy-efficient. Dirty coils make your AC work harder to force air through your home. This puts premature wear and tear on every other piece of equipment and can cause breakdowns.
Check Refrigerant
Your technician will check refrigerant levels to ensure they’re where they need to be. They’ll also inspect your system for refrigerant leaks, particularly if the levels are much lower than they should be.
Check and Test Electrical Connections
You’d be surprised how often an AC issue comes down to a faulty electrical connection. Your HVAC technician will take care of this by making sure everything is properly connected, clean, and secure.
Check Summer Comfort Off Your List With Daigle Plumbing, Heating & Cooling
Let us be an important item to check off your list to be summer-ready! Contact Daigle Plumbing, Heating & Cooling today and schedule your service appointment before it gets any warmer.
