Report Spring #5

Routine air conditioning tune-ups are among the best home investments you can make. That’s because tune-ups improve your system’s efficiency and increase its lifespan, saving you operating dollars, postponing replacement dollars and keeping you comfortable at the same time. Not only that, you can avoid problems with mold buildup that can harm your breathing space.

It’s the same principle as routine dental cleaning and annual medical appointments. Nothing’s wrong, and you want to keep it that way. But some folks let the “ounce of prevention” opportunity pass right on by, thanks to a misguided impression that it’s too much trouble.

Yet tune-ups are simple and quick and very much worth a very minor inconvenience that can save you a good bit of time and money in the long run. Basically, a licensed professional will:

• Clean evaporator and condenser coils, as needed, and straighten bent fins.
• Check all electrical components and controls.
• Check oil motor and shaft bearings.
• Check the condenser.
• Examine fan belts and replace if frayed or worn.
• Calibrate the thermostat.
• Check to see if the system is properly charged with refrigerant and that there are no leaks.
• Check filters.(Filters should be replaced monthly.)

Most tune-up tasks are too extensive for the average homeowner – because of the risk of electrical shock and the potential for shorting in the electrical components. But one of our techs can tend to these things in a very short time.

Think of it as a way to save money while avoiding a whole lot more trouble later on. Equipment failure in the heat of August is never as much fun as a preventive measure taken in springtime!

During the warm months, air conditioning can account for up to 70% of your utility bill. But you can take steps now to avoid watching your hard-earned dollars evaporate into thin (climate-controlled) air. Get a cooling system tune-up, and this quick and simple home maintenance will help you spot “energy robbers,” poor performance and avoid costly repairs.

Schedule your spring tune-up today.