Ultimate Guide to Essential AC Maintenance

Maximize Your AC’s Lifespan: The Importance of Regular AC Maintenance

The heat and humidity this summer will have your air conditioner running overtime to keep your family comfortable. To give you an idea of how hard it is working, if your thermostat calls for 3 to 4 cooling cycles per hour, your air conditioner will complete between 500 and 700 cooling cycles per week. Since it works this hard each week, and the cooling cycle lasts for 8 months or more, admittedly, it could use some AC maintenance and care.

Essential AC Maintenance Tasks

During an annual AC maintenance visit, our professionally trained technicians will complete some very necessary AC maintenance tasks, including:

  • Replace the air filter. The air filter seems like a rather simple feature of an air conditioner system, but it serves several important functions. It efficiently collects dust and dander, but the collection eventually clogs the filter and limits airflow, thereby limiting the cooling capacity of the AC. (Expect to hear encouragement to replace the air filter quarterly, like clockwork.)
  • Other components also need to be cleaned, notably the condenser coils outdoors and the evaporator coils indoors. These coils transport heat via the refrigerant gas, from inside the home to the outdoors. Dust and pollen collect on the tubes and inhibit heat transfer. Cleaning the dust away is essential for maintaining air conditioning function.
  • Testing and inspection. Various electrical parts are prone to wear, so the technician will use testing equipment to ensure all is well. The refrigerant level will also be tested, since a drop in pressure indicates a leak of the valuable gas.

AC Maintenance Benefits

Completing these tasks will certainly:

  • Reduce repair costs. The testing and inspection is designed to uncover problems with the complex electronic controls while the problems are small. If left undiscovered, the stress of a small problem spreads to other components. A small, inexpensive repair can quickly grow to a much larger, expensive repair.
  • Catching small repairs early usually extends the useful life of the air conditioner system, often putting off replacement by 3 to 5 years.
  • Keeping the system clean and running smoothly improves the energy efficiency of the air conditioner; an air conditioner that works harder requires more energy, costing more money to operate.
  • Keeping the system clean and running smoothly also improves the indoor air quality inside the home.

AC Maintenance Savings

Regular maintenance will result in long-term savings, since:

  • AC Maintenance tends to uncover problems early and allows their repairs before trouble spreads. That usually results in a much smaller repair bill.
  • Since AC maintenance improves efficiency, it usually lowers the monthly electric utility bill.
  • If maintenance extends the useful life of your system, it allows the air conditioner to function three to five years longer, increasing its value and putting off replacement.

The Power of Proactive AC Maintenance From AllCool AC

Given the constant stress placed on your HVAC unit, neglecting its upkeep is a surefire way to invite costly repairs and premature system failure. Regular AC maintenance is a simple yet powerful way to ensure your air conditioner runs efficiently, extends its lifespan, and saves you money on energy bills and future repairs. By scheduling a professional AC tune-up, you are making a smart investment in the comfort and longevity of your home’s cooling system.

All Cool AC & Heating AC repair and AC maintenance professionals can assist with your Katy Texas AC repair and maintenance needs. Schedule your AC service or replacement appointment by calling All Cool AC & Heating at 281-238-9292 or contact us via email, and let our NATE-certified AC Repair Katy technicians help you improve your indoor air quality.