The Importance of Regular Air Conditioning Maintenance

When the summer heats up and the Minnesota humidity sets in, the only relief is chilling in your air-conditioned house. If your A/C suddenly breaks down when you need it the most, you’re stuck in brutal heat with nowhere to turn.

Regular air conditioner maintenance is crucial in maintaining an efficient and long-lasting cooling system. Waiting until a problem arises to have your unit serviced often results in expensive repairs or even the need to replace your entire system.

An annual maintenance check-up by a professional HVAC technician, like our pros at S&S Heating and Cooling, ensures your unit runs at peak performance. This not only saves money on energy bills, but also extends the life of your air conditioner. In fact, a regularly serviced unit can last up to 15 years, while one that is neglected may only last half as long.

Here are some of the essential reasons you need a spring A/C maintenance inspection.

Improved Efficiency

Regular maintenance will boost your air conditioner’s performance. A routine service check ensures all your A/C parts are working properly. When they are, they maintain the best level of energy efficiency.

No additional power has to go into running your system, so your energy usage doesn’t increase. This also means your energy bill won’t increase, either.

Reduced Risk of Breakdowns

During a maintenance check-up, a technician will inspect and clean all components of the unit, including the coils, filters, and refrigerant levels. This preventative maintenance can catch small problems before they become larger and more expensive.

If our technicians spot a problem in your A/C unit, they can repair or replace it on the spot, saving you from the hassle of going without your A/C for a while or risk having worse problems develop.

Longer Lifespan

The ability to catch problems before they start or grow also effectively increases the lifespan of your HVAC system. Like regular vehicle maintenance, routinely cleaning out old fluids and mechanisms, replacing failing parts, and inspecting how the machine runs encourage it to last longer.

Better Air Quality

Regular air conditioner maintenance is not only important for the unit itself, but also for the safety and health of those using it. A dirty or clogged unit can lead to the growth of bacteria and molds that are harmful to breathe in.

Also, poorly maintained units can leak refrigerant, posing more health risks. An annual inspection and cleaning prevent all of these scenarios from happening and allow you and your household to breathe easily.

Schedule a Regular A/C Maintenance Check With Our Pros

Maintaining your A/C unit should be one of the most important, but also easiest, things you do this spring. Our semi-annual HVAC inspections are a flat yearly rate and include spring A/C maintenance and fall furnace checks.

If an unexpected problem does occur, our techs are on standby 24/7 for any air conditioning or heating problem you might have. Call day or night for emergency service, or schedule a service call online and enjoy living comfortably in your home!