The fall and winter are ideal times to invest in air conditioning preventative maintenance to ensure your unit is ready for the next cooling season. No matter the time of year, though, you can schedule a preventative maintenance session for your AC to keep it operating at optimal efficiency. The top benefits of air conditioning preventative maintenance include improved indoor comfort, fewer AC repairs, longer HVAC lifespan, lower heating and cooling expenses, and several more.
Fewer AC Repairs
Regular preventative maintenance keeps parts updated and replaced before they wear out or break and cause problems. With fewer repairs, you enjoy major cost savings and more consistent cooling. Fewer repairs also translate into huge time savings because you won’t have to schedule so many maintenance sessions.
Lower Cooling Bills
Air conditioners with proper maintenance use less energy to provide cooling for a house than units without care. To maximize a unit’s ability to cool your house without wasting energy, have a trained professional regularly clean the air filter and calibrate the thermostat. Duct systems need the filter changed roughly once every three to four months. Ductless systems require more maintenance, with filter changes required once a month.
Pleasant Indoor Environment
A broken AC leads to an uncomfortable indoor environment. Too much heat in a home on really hot days can even put your health at risk, as well as your pet’s. Preventative maintenance allows you to keep the AC running efficiently and effectively all year long if need be, which is common among Floridians. Avoid uncomfortable situations in your Florida home caused by a broken AC with preventative maintenance from American Air, Plumbing, and Electrical.
Longer HVAC Lifespan
A professionally installed cooling system will typically last between 15 and 20 years. With routine checks, you prolong its life and save money in the long run. In addition to scheduling regular preventive maintenance and repair visits, the best thing you can do to prolong the life of your AC is to have a trained technician perform an inspection any time you notice a cooling system issue. The technician can fix the issue before it becomes a costly repair and jeopardizes your cooling system’s longevity.
Better Air Quality
As a homeowner, it is crucial to prioritize clean air for you and your family’s well-being. One way to achieve this is through preventative maintenance of your air conditioning unit, which helps enhance airflow in your home. By improving the interior air quality and controlling humidity levels, you can reduce the formation of mold and mildew in your home’s ventilation system and enjoy a more pleasant living environment. This is especially beneficial for individuals who suffer from allergies and asthma. Take the first step towards a healthier home by scheduling preventative maintenance today, and say goodbye to common allergens such as dust, pollen, and mold.
Safe Indoor Environment
As long as your house stays cool and comfortable, there’s really not much reason to think about your air conditioner. However, when you forget about the AC and forego regular maintenance, your home’s cooling system can pose a threat to your family’s health and safety. Forgetting to change the air filter causes poor indoor air quality, which will aggravate asthma and allergy symptoms. It also increases humidity in the home due to poor airflow, which, as mentioned before, increases the likelihood of mold and mildew. Scheduled preventive AC maintenance not only keeps these problems at bay, but it also makes your house safer by reducing the likelihood of heat-related accidents.
Promotes Eco-Friendliness
Using the minimal amount of energy required to chill your house will assist the environment and your wallet. Numerous HVAC specialists claim that regular maintenance can lower energy consumption and cooling costs by as much as 20%. This makes regular maintenance investments well worth the cost because you’ll make your home more efficient and prolong your AC’s lifespan while also extending a friendly hand to the earth thanks to a reduced carbon footprint.
Keep the AC Under Warranty
Air conditioning units usually come with a warranty when first purchased or installed, and investing in regular preventative maintenance is often a requirement for warranty validity. If you submit a claim without proof of regular maintenance performed by a licensed or certified technician, you may find that this mistake forfeits the warranty.
Faster Repairs and Service
We find a lot of our Florida customers use their air conditioners all year. Investing in preventative care for your AC puts you in control of your cooling system’s maintenance schedule. This allows you to save both time and money in the long run because you’ll enjoy an optimized cooling system regardless of the time of year you want to use it. Plus, scheduling maintenance helps you better communicate possible AC issues you’ve noticed with a technician, which speeds up repairs and service.
Get Better Sleep
It’s aggravating trying to sleep in a hot, stuffy room full of humidity. This is exactly what happens, though, when air conditioners break down in Florida. Regular preventative maintenance ensures the cooling system’s reliability to keep you cool and comfortable every night.
Diagnose Possible Electrical Issues
When performing preventative AC maintenance, a technician inspects all electrical connections. If a wire is loose, this presents a potential safety hazard and must be fixed as soon as possible. Broken connectors can also harm your AC and lead to surprise repairs that cost a lot of money. Loose electrical wires can even compromise the cooling system’s ability to operate, which can leave you and your family suffering on hot days in Central Florida.
Keep Outdoor Unit Safe and Clean
A lot of outdoor elements can damage the part of the air conditioner that sits outside, which is called the condenser. During an AC maintenance session, a technician inspects the outdoor unit to ensure it’s clear of obstructions like trees and shrubs that impede airflow. The technician will also clean the condenser. Keeping the condenser clean and unobstructed allows for maximum airflow, which in turn guarantees that the refrigerant can move freely throughout the cooling system.
What to Expect During AC Preventative Maintenance
Preventative AC maintenance sessions usually take one to two hours to perform. A technician will inspect the entire cooling system, optimizing it for maximum efficiency by doing the following:
- Fixing refrigerant leaks
- Calibrating the thermostat
- Inspecting and repairing leaky ductwork
- Checking the tension on the blower belt
- Cleaning the condenser and evaporator coils
- Ensuring no loose electrical connections
Enjoy the Benefits of Preventative AC Maintenance Today!
Whether it’s been six months or six years since your last AC maintenance session, booking a maintenance session will improve your home’s cooling efficiency, indoor air quality, humidity levels, and carbon footprint. American Air, Plumbing, and Electrical specializes in a variety of HVAC services, including AC repair, heating installation, ductless cleaning, thermostat repairs, and more. We proudly serve Oviedo and the rest of Central Florida. Contact American Air, Plumbing, and Electrical today to schedule preventative maintenance for your air conditioner.
