Consider Air Conditioning Repair and Service Before Summer Strikes

Many people who wait until the dead of summer to seek the help of an air conditioning repair technician are left with regrets. Not only will they suffer several excessively warm days, but they will also find that the technician has a little less availability as his services are in higher demand. It is far better to seek help at the beginning of the season before the rush hits.

To make sure your AC unit works as it should when you are in the dead of summer, take some time to have it serviced in the late spring. Cleaning it out, topping off the coolant, and having a technician check the entire thing over will make it less likely that you will struggle with serious problems when you need it most. 

In many ways, an AC unit is like a car. If you have your oil changes and other routine maintenance on a regular basis with your car, it is far less likely that you will need expensive repairs, although repairs are always a possibility. Your AC unit is the same. Often, a simple fix here or there can prevent serious problems down the road if the little problem is left unchecked.

Also, by calling your air conditioning repair technician to tune up your AC unit, you will have a much more efficient system. When you do not maintain your unit, it will lose approximately 5 percent efficiency each year. This means over five years, you have lost 25 percent efficiency. Your electricity bills will go up and your unit will struggle to cool your home. All of this can be avoided with a simple call to the technician in the spring for an annual checkup for your AC unit. 

Another reason to have your unit serviced early in the season is the price. If you call before the weather actually turns warm, you may find that the company offers a discounted rate or “off-season” special. Remember, they need to make money year-round, even though AC units may not run during the cold winter months. Having the opportunity to save money while performing a task that just might add to the efficiency and overall life of your unit simply makes sense. 

A final benefit of seeking air conditioning repair and service early in the season is the fact that you are less likely to be standing in need of your unit. You will not be putting those who live inside your home at risk because of warm temperatures if you have the service done when it is still cool outside. If a major problem is found that needs to be fixed, you will not have to suffer while it is repaired. 

When you have your air conditioning repair technician come to check your unit, make sure the service includes a check of the coolant level. If the coolant is low, your unit will not run as efficiently as possible. Otherwise, the technician should have a full checklist of things to look at to ensure that your AC unit keeps running as effectively as possible all summer long.