Air Conditioner Service - Keeping it Cool
As the temperature begins to climb, windows are thrown open and screens are relied upon to keep insects outside. Soon the mercury will rise and pass the 80 degree mark, and people will reach for the switch that activates the air conditioner, seeking relief indoors. And this is the time of year air conditioner service companies experience their peak volume of business.
If a homeowner is lucky enough to have HVAC ,
they know the relief that comes with the air conditioning system circulating blessed cool air throughout their home. Maintaining a steady 72 degrees indoors, regardless of what the thermometer registers outside, a peaceful sleep throughout the night despite a stifling heat over night, an air conditioner is a treasure during summer months.
An air conditioner service should be called to schedule an appointment for a home evaluation of the HVAC system in mid spring, at the very latest. Why? Because soon enough the temperature will rise and a flip of the switch may reveal an inactive system. Spring time is a slower season for HVAC repairmen, as winter is on the way out so heating systems are being turned off, and service calls are easier to schedule. Come summer it may be days before a service call can be setup, leaving a homeowner without the relief of air conditioning during a heat wave.
An air conditioner service will setup an appointment to send out one of their EPA Certified technicians to evaluate the air conditioner. Ideally, the company is familiar with the unit because a bi-annual check of this system is scheduled with this homeowner: one checkup in the fall for the heating system and one checkup in the spring for the air conditioner. Regular evaluations of the HVAC can prolong the life of the unit. Cleaning the condensing unit coils, a check the amp draw on the compressor, oil the fan motors, checking the belts, systems operating pressures and temperatures and coolant levels are all necessary for the unit to perform at an optimal level. If the Freon level is 10% low the unit will cost 20% around more to run. A technician will note the level is low and look for a possible leak. If one is found, by law a repair must be made before the Freon is added, as this chemical is a CFC and if one is to release in the atmosphere it will damage Earth’s ozone layer. If a technician does not repair the unit, he can have his license revoked.
A homeowner is responsible for regularly changing filters and keeping the area around the air conditioner clean and the landscape trimmed and under control. But it is the bi-annual checkup that ultimately will extend the life of the unit, so an air conditioner service should be just as vital to the customer as a mechanic is for their car.
When hiring an air conditioner service look for a business that offers a free estimate, product warranties and guarantees, boasts its technicians are EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) Certified and NATE (North American Technician Excellent) Certified and has been in business for several years with a good reputation and positive customer testimonials. Maintaining the air conditioner will assure cool days and comfortable nights throughout the summer months.
