Spring Maintenance for Your AC: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Spring. It’s the time of renewal, of laundry hanging outside again, and a time for major cleaning and maintenance of your Alpharetta, GA, home. One item that should never be left off the spring cleaning list is your whole home air conditioner. There can be a lot of misconceptions about what maintenance is, which can lead to homeowners skipping over it season after season. The experts at Comfort Zone Heating & Air know how important maintenance is for your AC, so call us today and let our pros keep your air conditioner running smoothly this summer!

What Maintenance Encompasses

Maintenance is not a quick once-over of your air conditioning system; it is an in-depth appointment that is a full tune-up for your AC. There are a number of tasks involved with a maintenance appointment (we use a 30 point program), but here is a general overview of what to expect:

• Thorough inspection of your air conditioning system
• Cleaning
• Adjusting
• Lubrication of all moving parts
• Testing of electrical components
• System checks, including refrigerant levels
• Performance testing

Why Maintenance Is Important

There are several reasons why it’s important to schedule your air conditioner for maintenance every 12 months:

• Maintain energy efficiency – your air conditioner was made to operate at a certain level of energy efficiency, and without annual maintenance, you can lose up to 5% of this efficiency each year. This kind of loss will be reflected in monthly energy costs and potential problems with your system.
• Prevent repairs – the reason your technician thoroughly inspects your air conditioner is to detect any existing problems or potential problems; this helps get you ahead of repairs.
• Extends the life of your equipment – maintenance keeps your air conditioner in good working order year after year, which helps reduce or eliminate premature aging.

We are still enjoying cool spring temperatures, but soon enough the hot and humid weather will be here, so let our experts keep you cool this summer with a spring maintenance appointment for your AC.