It’s Memorial Weekend and for the most part, warm weather is finally here. For many, that means it’s time to start your spring cleaning and some basic home maintenance projects you may have been putting off.
It’s no secret that cold winters can be especially tough on outdoor equipment. To ensure your cooling system provides you with less worries and more money saving performance, it’s important to schedule regular maintenance visits. And the earlier, the better. Scheduling your appointment early in the season, before most people are thinking about turning on their AC, allows you get a jump on the rush and makes it easier to book your appointment when it’s most convenient for you.
Doing a Spring HVAC tune up on your cooling system is a good idea for many reasons. When your cooling system is operating properly, it runs more efficiently. An efficient system means it requires less energy to cool your house, which in turn provides savings on your utility bills, as well as preventing expensive repairs.
A checkup from an HVAC professional is the easiest way to keep your air conditioner system in tip top shape and running at optimal efficiency for the summer and years to come. Here’s a list of important check points for your HVAC spring tune up.
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Spring HVAC Tune Up |
Cost/Benefit |
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Check thermostat |
An improperly calibrated thermostat can affect the efficiency of your system |
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Check for correct refrigerant levels |
Low levels can mean a leak, which can burn out your compressor and lead to costly repairs |
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Clean evaporator and condenser coils |
If the coils aren’t clean it can reduce the cooling ability of your system |
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Check all electrical components and controls |
Extends the life of the system and ensures its safety |
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Check motors and bearings |
Improperly lubricated equipment can eventually fail |
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Check blowers |
Dirty blowers can reduce air flow, increase operating costs and lead to compressor failure |
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Check belts, pulleys and alignment |
Helps to avoids service calls and saves money on utility costs |
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Check, clean, and/or replace filters |
Dirty filters can cause units to waste energy and shorten the compressor life |
Early maintenance can prevent small problems from becoming more expensive repairs down the road. Maintaining your unit can help to avoid costly repairs or having to replace your system all together. It’s better to be safe than sorry.
As an essential business, A. P. Mathews has been operating throughout the stay-at-home order in Maryland for emergencies and new installations. In May, we began performing our seasonal clean and checks on cooling equipment. Fortunately, the majority of work on air conditioning unit(s) can be done outside the home, which is especially important during this pandemic. We have a comprehensive COVID-19 Policy in place to maintain a safe environment for both our customers and our employees that you can read here.
Schedule your Spring Clean & Check appointment today – call or text us at (410) 798-7000 or fill out our short form here.
