Your life is already filled with examples that help explain the utter importance of an annual AC system inspection and tune-up. While there are multiple reasons to have this service faithfully performed, none is more important than to guard against sudden and unnecessary repair problems.
What kind of examples are we talking about? Even the basics will suffice to help tell our story, such as 6-month or annual physical check-ups, periodic dental cleanings and inspections, regular oil changes for your car, regular applications of fertilizer and weed killer on your lawn…and the list goes on.
So yes, annual AC system tune-ups and inspections are essential, and for several key reasons:
- They help prevent equipment repairs
- They typically lead to longer equipment life
- A well-maintained system typically costs less to run
- Regular maintenance also helps ensure smooth, quiet operation
- Well-maintained AC system also makes for added personal and household safety as it can help prevent an electrical fire and keep your air clear of allergy- causing mold and mildew
Common Steps AC Preventive Maintenance Steps
What exactly does an AC tune-up and inspection consist of? Here are some of the critical steps we undertake for each customer we serve:
- Measure the amperage and voltage of the blower motor for proper operation
- Calibrate and level the thermostat; check for proper operation
- Check and clean the filter, as needed
- Check and lubricate all moving parts
- Inspect indoor coil and check for leaks or signs of icing up
- Inspect condenser coil, also for proper operation
- Check all system safety devices
- Check and tighten all electrical wiring
- Plus, several more key steps
It’s an involved, complex process that takes years to learn, and even more years to master. Rest assured that when your AC system is being tuned up and inspected by a Zach HVAC technician, you have one of the very best in the business securing your ability to enjoy absolute indoor comfort and convenience, all summer long.
Contact Zach Heating & Cooling to Schedule AC System Maintenance
For a summer filled with oasis-like indoor conditions, contact Zach Heating & Cooling today to schedule our AC preventive maintenance service. While you’re at it, ask your Zach service technician or a member of our administrative staff about our VIP Club Annual Service Plan. That way, annual preventive maintenance will become automatic for your heating and cooling systems, and not something you’re required to remember and act on one season at a time.