Your air conditioner works hard to keep your home comfortable throughout the summer. Newer air conditioners are typically more energy efficient and work better than older models. While it might seem like these units take care of themselves, regular maintenance is still required for optimal performance and operation of the system.
Without proper maintenance, air conditioning units must work much harder to cool your home. This puts additional stress on the system, increasing the likelihood of system breakdown or failure. Improper maintenance also leads to higher energy bills. The best way to ensure reliable operation of your system is to have it serviced regularly by a licensed professional.
Have You’re A/C Unit Serviced At Least Once A Year
Even if it isn’t experiencing problems, it’s important to have your air conditioning serviced by a professional at least once a year. During service, an HVAC professional will clean the hard to reach components of your system, change the air filters, and check for any problems. This service helps you catch issues before they are able to turn into a much bigger problem. This saves you money on your energy bills and costly repairs.
It is believed that every year you skip having your air conditioner serviced, the system loses its efficiency by 5%. The longer you wait, the less effective your system will be at cooling your home.
Avoid System Failure With Regular Maintenance
Over time, dirt and debris collects on air filters, condenser coils, and other parts of the system. Without proper maintenance, this buildup can cause issues with performance and increase the chance of system failure. The last thing you want is for your air conditioner to break when you need it most.
Between servicing, it’s important to check your system’s air filters at least once a month. You might need to check them more often during periods of heavy use, or if you have pets. Filters that are caked with dirt should be changed immediately. Dirty air filters reduce the efficiency of your system and can cause energy bills to skyrocket.
Air Handlers OBX provides air conditioning maintenance and repair to residents and businesses in Outer Banks, NC. Please contact us to schedule a service appointment today.
