Spring is here, and an annual air conditioner checkup should never be left out of the endless to-do list of maintenance chores of the responsible homeowner.
By performing preventive maintenance, or servicing your system regularly, you can maximize the lifecycle of your heating or cooling unit and guard against many unexpected failures.
Preventive maintenance inspections performed on a regular basis can uncover leaks, rust, rot, soot, frayed wires, and corroded electrical contacts.
Also, it lowers overall air conditioning service costs. It reduces emergency calls due to catastrophic failures. It results in lower energy costs and lower replacement costs.
Every heating and cooling unit needs to be cleaned on a regular basis. This removes all the dirt from the working or movable components that will damage the units.
The drain pans need to be checked and cleaned as well as the drain hole to ensure nothing is blocking the path. The fan and motor requires cleaning before use in order to remove the dirt and grime that accumulates during use or over the course of non-usage.
All electrical boxes, contacts, breakers or other electrical components require a thorough inspection and cleaning before start-up.
Although the homeowner can perform a few of these tasks, a professional HVAC mechanic should be used for testing Freon levels. Low Freon levels can make your unit run inefficiently, thus not allowing for that unit to perform to its maximum efficiency.
Just as changing the oil and filter in your car, regular AC maintenance helps increase efficiency and ensures optimal performance and also extends the life of the unit.
To help you properly prepare your AC for this season, call Nick Badame Refrigeration, LLC at 609-465-3285 or 609-263-2296.
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