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You might fancy yourself the handyman type who can fix up things around the house, paint the walls, perform basic plumbing system fixes, etc. When it comes to your air conditioner, there are a few maintenance tasks that you can perform yourself. However, for the vast majority of tune-up jobs, it’s smart to let trained technicians service your cooling unit.
Learn more about some of the things you can do yourself for your AC as well as why it’s important to let the professionals from Evergreen Heating & Air LLC handle the rest.
Basic DIY AC Maintenance Tasks
Change the Air Filter
Changing out the air filter is one of the easiest things you can do for your air conditioner. Typically, you should swap out the filter every 90 days or so. If you have pets and/or heavy smokers in your household, consider filter changes every one to two months. Also, if you run your cooling system heavily during the summer months, you may want to replace the filter sooner than every 90 days.
Putting in a new filter can help your AC run much better. Clogged filers can hinder the unit’s airflow, meaning your system will have to run a lot harder to push cold air through. This can add to the wear and tear on your AC as well as drive up your energy bills as your air conditioner will run for longer cycles to cool down your property. Also, you don’t want to breathe in dirty air that will make you sick. If the air inside your home seems unhealthy as of late, a new filter could be just what you need.
Clean the Outdoor Unit
Another thing you can do is clean out the space around your outdoor unit. Debris and other stuff can accumulate around the base of your outdoor unit, which can affect its functioning. Sweep away any leaves, pull up any weeds, and cut the grass and keep it trimmed near the system if you have a lawn.
Check the Thermostat
You can also check the thermostat yourself to make sure it runs as it should. Check the battery and put in a new one, if necessary. Test out the “auto” and “on” functions to make sure your air conditioner runs properly and doesn’t short cycle.
Why You Should Let the Pros Perform Your AC Tune-Ups
We Have the Experience and Training
One of the biggest reasons you should have Evergreen Heating & Air LLC take on your annual AC maintenance service is that we know what we’re doing. We’re trained for this type of job, and we have many years of performing AC maintenance. You do not have the certifications and education in HVAC systems to know what every single part does. If you attempt to replace a component that doesn’t need replacing, or try any other repair, you could make whatever problem your system has that much worse.
We’ll Keep Your Property and Family Safe
Safety is another main benefit of having professionals do regular cooling unit maintenance. For example, air conditioners use refrigerant, which is a hazardous substance. If coolant starts leaking out of your AC, not only will this affect its operation, but it can also cause health problems if you’re exposed to it. Fortunately, our technicians have the proper training to handle AC refrigerant, and we’ll check on the fluid level when performing a routine tune-up. If necessary, we’ll top off the refrigerant.
You’ll Save Money
Regular maintenance from our team will also keep your operating costs down. Your air conditioner should cycle normally, meaning it will run for about 15-20 minutes every time it kicks on. When your AC doesn’t have to exert extra effort to run its cycles, this will keep your monthly energy bills from increasing.
You also won’t have to spend your money on exorbitant repair service costs when you keep your air conditioner maintained regularly. A system tune-up involves several different tasks. Just a few of these include tightening up and securing any loose components, checking and testing the safety controls, lubricating moving parts as needed, and cleaning out the drain lines.
These, and other tasks, will help prevent issues from forming within your system. If we do find any concerns when we do your tune-up, we’ll work hard to get them fixed at that time. Resolving AC problems when they’re small means they won’t grow and become more expensive to repair down the road.
You’ll Satisfy the System’s Warranty
Another benefit of yearly air conditioning system maintenance is it will keep the terms of the warranty valid. You may not have ever read your AC’s warranty, but you should. In it is language that states you need to have trained technicians maintain the unit on a consistent basis. Failure to do this could void the warranty. What this means for you is having to pay for any future repairs yourself. Also, except for the basic DIY tasks we mentioned earlier, if you also try and perform any system repairs on your own, this can also invalidate the warranty.
Your AC Should Last Longer
When you have our AC services team inspect your air conditioner annually, this will also help prolong its useful life span. Modern cooling systems can last for up to 15 years or so when kept tuned up regularly. You won’t have to invest in an expensive replacement if you can keep your current equipment in great shape. Even if you’ve had your air conditioner for 10 years, it’s still possible to get a few more years of life out of it through routine checkups.
When Should You Have Your AC Maintained?
As you’re well aware if you’ve lived in Statesville, NC for a while, the region has hot and humid summers. To ensure that your air conditioner can effectively keep your home nice and cool during the hotter months, have it checked out in the spring of each year. You’ll avoid the summer rush when we’re quite busy servicing the cooling units of your friends and neighbors. You can also have confidence that your AC will be ready to go once summer comes around.
Enroll in Our Maintenance Program
Join our Comfort Care Club, and take the hassle out of scheduling yearly maintenance. With this plan, we’ll come out once a year to tune up your air conditioner. We’ll never charge you any emergency fees, and you’ll accrue rewards toward the cost of a new system. You’ll also get our lifetime repair guarantee where you’ll never have to pay for a repair more than once.
Reach Out Today
The team at Evergreen Heating & Air LLC is here for you when you need a checkup for your cooling system. We’re familiar with all the major brands, so we can tune up your AC regardless of its make and model. Besides maintenance service, we can also repair your air conditioner or install a new one if it’s time for that. Give us a call today to set up service if you’re in Statesville or a nearby community.
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