Preventive AC Service That Helps Your System Run Better
We recommend scheduling professional AC maintenance during the spring, as it allows us to prepare your system for summer. Charleston can get hot, with the July high averaging about 90 degrees, making reliable cooling crucial. During the appointment, we clean components, check refrigerant levels, and perform other essential tasks. Our technicians assess both your indoor and outdoor units to ensure they have no signs of damage and will function properly.
In addition to scheduling an inspection and tune-up with our experts, it’s also vital to conduct maintenance on your own. Changing the filter is an essential task that you should do every three months. However, replace it more often if you have kids, pets, seniors, or allergy sufferers in the home. Shut the system off before beginning. Remove the dirty filter, put the new one in, and position it so it’s seated evenly. Turn the system back on when you’re finished.
Another task is checking that rugs, curtains, furniture, or other items aren’t blocking your supply vents. You should also visually inspect the outdoor unit. It needs at least five feet of vertical clearance and two feet of horizontal clearance to ensure proper airflow. Move outdoor furniture, coolers, grills, decor, and other items so they don’t interfere, and remove any grass, leaf debris, or plant growth to prevent it from growing into the unit. Check it on a regular basis, and always assess it after a strong storm. Notify us immediately if you see any potential issues, such as physical damage. If you notice signs of trouble, never attempt to fix them yourself. Leaving it to our team guarantees your safety and maintains your system’s warranty.
We reccommend regular professional AC maintenance for many reasons.
- Prevents avoidable repairs
- Extends your system’s lifespan
- Improves energy efficiency
- Helps reduce utility bills
- Promotes better indoor air quality
- Preserves the manufacturer’s warranty
Seasonal Tune-Ups for Better Cooling Performance
One of the biggest benefits of seasonal AC maintenance is that you can identify and address minor issues before they worsen. At that point, they become more costly to fix. In severe cases, repairs may no longer be possible, making a replacement the only choice.