The Many Advantages Of An Annual Cooling System Tune-Up
You rely on home’s central heating and cooling system to keep your family cool and comfortable during the long hot summer months. Today’s cooling systems are designed to offer many years of reliable, efficient home comfort. When problems arise with air conditioners it’s often the result of a lack of maintenance and not taking action soon enough when signs of AC problems first arise. Here’s why keeping up with AC maintenance is so important.
Energy Cost Savings
During the hottest summer months your central air conditioner is working overtime to remove the hot humid air from your home. Even a small accumulation of dirt can have a significant impact on performance. Consider these facts:
“A dirty filter will slow down air flow and make the system work harder to keep you warm or cool – wasting energy and leading to expensive repairs and/or early system failure…A buildup of .042(1/20) inches of dirt on the heating or cooling coil can result in a decrease inefficiency of 21%.”
“1/8th of an inch of dirt and dust build-upon the blower wheel can reduce airflow by up to 30%”
– Texas A&M Study
A dirty, unmaintained air conditioner not only costs you money in the form of more frequent repairs and a shortened lifespan of the unit, it’s also costing you a lot every month in the form of higher utility bills.
Improved Comfort
A well-maintained air conditioner is able to keep your entire home comfortable with having to run constantly. If you notice uneven temperatures or hear unusual noises from your cooling system, it could be a symptom of neglected maintenance.
Fewer Unexpected Repairs
Having your air conditioner break down on a hot summer day is no fun. While older units will eventually fail and need replacing, a newer system should not suffer a complete failure. When it does, it’s often from a part that was not replaced during an inspection and routine maintenance.
Longer System Lifespan
Replacing a central air conditioner is a major investment. If you want to get the maximum lifespan value from your system, it’s essential that your keep up with maintenance and fix the small problems that can lead to premature break downs.
Healthier Air
A dirty AC unit and clogged furnace air filter will not only make your cooling system work harder, it will make your air ducts and the air you breath dirtier. Even worse, if the condensation drain pan becomes clogged it can harbor unhealthy mold and mildew. Routine maintenance will keep your home healthier and cleaner.
What’s Included In Air Conditioner Maintenance?
In addition to keeping your air conditioner clean, an AC tune-up includes lubricating moving parts, checking coolant levels, inspecting the blower motor, belts, electrical systems and much more.
Late winter and early spring are the best time to call for scheduled maintenance so your system will be ready to go on the first warm days of the year.
Call Central Heating Cooling Plumbing and Electrical today to schedule your AC tune up. You will rest easy knowing that your cooling system will be operating reliably and efficiently all summer long.
